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WHAT IS CERVICAL CANCER?<\/b>
\nCervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix \u2013 the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Cervical cancer is the 2nd most common female cancer in women aged 15 to 65 years.
\nWhen exposed to HPV (Human Papilloma virus) a woman\u2019s immune system typically prevents the virus from doing harm, however the virus survives for years, that causes some cells on the surface to become cancer cells.<\/p>\n
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\nEarly stage cervical cancer generally produces no signs or symptoms.
\nSymptoms of more advanced cervical cancer include \u2013 watery discharge with foul odor, vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause, pelvic pain.<\/p>\n
\nCervical cancer can be prevented by early diagnosis.
\nAs per leading health organizations like ACOG, ACS, ASCP & ASCCP it is recommended that PAP (LBC) + HPV together (co- testing) is the preferred approach for cervical cancer screening.
\nThis practice of LBC + HPV is known as co-testing.
\nWhile with LBC alone, there are chances of 18.6% of cancers being missed and with HPV, 12.2% cancers could be missed, co-testing ensures a better detection rate with only 5.5% of cancers being missed.
\nScreening Recommendations for cervical cancer for different age-groups are as follows:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"