The only type of cancer that can be protected by vaccination is cervical cancer. The vaccine can be administered from ages 9 to 43. Every year, 1,500,000 women in the world are diagnosed with gynecological cancer. Cervical cancer ranks 9th among all cancers in Turkey.
Since it is a type of cancer that can be diagnosed early, it is extremely important for women to have regular tests that can detect this cancer.
Smear test is the most It should be done at least every 3 years. If it is done together with the HPV test, it would be appropriate to do it every 5 years.
Approximately 10,000 women in Turkey are diagnosed with gynecological cancer every year, and 45% of them are cervical cancer. Having a gynecological examination once a year can be lifesaving for some. Every woman who is sexually active should have regular cervical cancer screening tests three times a year, then every three years if these three tests are negative, and until the age of 65. In some centers, CVS+HPV DNA testing is performed together, in which case the test must be repeated every five years. 45% of newly diagnosed gynecological cancers in the world are cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the only type of cancer for which there is a vaccine.
September 20 has been declared as World Gynecological Cancer Awareness Day to attract the attention of all women around the world. Early diagnosis and treatment of cancer increases the chance of success. Therefore, let's take care of our health with a gynecological examination once a year and not neglect ourselves.
98 percent of patients with cervical cancer are positive for Human Papilloma Virus. HPV infection is usually transmitted to women through sexual intercourse. It is the skin, not the sperm, that plays a role in sexual intercourse. Therefore, the transmission of HPV cannot be prevented by means of protection such as condoms. The first clinical symptoms of cervical cancer are bleeding during intercourse, spotting, foul-smelling watery discharge, and groin pain. In the presence of such complaints, a gynecologist should be consulted.
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