I Have Breast Cervical & Lung Cancer
Published on Mar 29 2010, in the categories: Facts
We will be talking about these 3 most common types of cancer.Let’s start with lung cancer:
Imaging Techniques
These techniques allow to carry out a thorough examination of tissues, organs and bones. Images can also be an abnormal accumulation of fluid or swollen lymph nodes.These tests are usually painless and requires no anesthesia.
Sputum Cytology
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Samples of phlegm expelled by the lungs (sputum) is examined under a microscope to detect the presence of cancer cells.
Biopsy
A biopsy is usually necessary to establish with certainty a diagnosis of cancer. This procedure involves removing cells from the body and examined microscopically. If the cancer cells turn out, we can deepen the analysis. There are several types of biopsy.
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The fine needle aspiration biopsy uses a thin needle to aspirate a small amount of fluid or cells from the lungs or nearby lymph nodes. If necessary, the doctor will use ultrasound imaging or CT to guide the needle into the suspicious area.
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A thoracenthèse is practiced in the case of accumulation of pleural fluid between the lungs and chest cavity. The area under review will be desensitized in advance using a local anesthetic.The doctor will insert a long needle between the ribs to suck the liquid that is then analyzed.The doctor will insert a long needle between the ribs to suck the liquid that is then analyzed.
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Bronchoscopy allows examination of the trachea and major airways leading to the lungs using a thin, flexible tube (bronchoscope), with a light at the end. The bronchoscope is inserted through the nose or throat to the lungs. You will receive a mild sedative and a local anesthetic to numb the area under consideration. If the doctor observes something unusual, it may take some samples of tissue through a bronchoscope. You'll probably have a sore throat after the examination, but it is a normal effect that will disappear after a day or two.
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A mediastinoscopy is necessary when necessary to examine the tissues and lymph nodes surrounding the trachea. The doctor makes a small incision at the base of the neck and inserts a thin, flexible tube to collect tissue samples. This examination requires general anesthesia.
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We perform a thoracoscopy in the case of lung tumors that can not be verified by bronchoscopy, or involving the pleura. The doctor makes a small incision in the chest wall and inserts an instrument called a thoracoscope into the chest between two ribs. This technique allows to directly inspect the chest cavity, through the thoracoscope. The doctor may need to collect tissue samples by performing additional small incisions in the chest wall. Thoracoscopy requires general anesthesia.
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At thoracotomy, the surgeon makes a long incision to open the chest and examine the bodies there. Tissue samples can then be taken, and some lymph nodes removed.Thoracotomy requires general anesthesia is not used this procedure only if no other diagnostic test did not provide conclusive results.
Blood Tests
Using samples of your blood, it verifies the amount and appearance of different types of blood cells. Other blood tests can indicate how your organs function normally and help to confirm or refute the diagnosis of cancer.
Additional examinations
If the initial diagnostic tests show that you have lung cancer, your doctor may want you to have other imaging tests or other tests to see if the cancer has spread.
Imaging Techniques
These techniques allow to carry out a thorough examination of tissues, organs and bones. Images can also be an abnormal accumulation of fluid or swollen lymph nodes.These tests are usually painless and requires no anesthesia.
Sputum Cytology
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Samples of phlegm expelled by the lungs (sputum) is examined under a microscope to detect the presence of cancer cells.
Biopsy
A biopsy is usually necessary to establish with certainty a diagnosis of cancer. This procedure involves removing cells from the body and examined microscopically. If the cancer cells turn out, we can deepen the analysis. There are several types of biopsy.
*
The fine needle aspiration biopsy uses a thin needle to aspirate a small amount of fluid or cells from the lungs or nearby lymph nodes. If necessary, the doctor will use ultrasound imaging or CT to guide the needle into the suspicious area.
*
A thoracenthèse is practiced in the case of accumulation of pleural fluid between the lungs and chest cavity. The area under review will be desensitized in advance using a local anesthetic.The doctor will insert a long needle between the ribs to suck the liquid that is then analyzed.The doctor will insert a long needle between the ribs to suck the liquid that is then analyzed.
*
Bronchoscopy allows examination of the trachea and major airways leading to the lungs using a thin, flexible tube (bronchoscope), with a light at the end. The bronchoscope is inserted through the nose or throat to the lungs. You will receive a mild sedative and a local anesthetic to numb the area under consideration. If the doctor observes something unusual, it may take some samples of tissue through a bronchoscope. You'll probably have a sore throat after the examination, but it is a normal effect that will disappear after a day or two.
*
A mediastinoscopy is necessary when necessary to examine the tissues and lymph nodes surrounding the trachea. The doctor makes a small incision at the base of the neck and inserts a thin, flexible tube to collect tissue samples. This examination requires general anesthesia.
*
We perform a thoracoscopy in the case of lung tumors that can not be verified by bronchoscopy, or involving the pleura. The doctor makes a small incision in the chest wall and inserts an instrument called a thoracoscope into the chest between two ribs. This technique allows to directly inspect the chest cavity, through the thoracoscope. The doctor may need to collect tissue samples by performing additional small incisions in the chest wall. Thoracoscopy requires general anesthesia.
*
At thoracotomy, the surgeon makes a long incision to open the chest and examine the bodies there. Tissue samples can then be taken, and some lymph nodes removed.Thoracotomy requires general anesthesia is not used this procedure only if no other diagnostic test did not provide conclusive results.
Blood Tests
Using samples of your blood, it verifies the amount and appearance of different types of blood cells. Other blood tests can indicate how your organs function normally and help to confirm or refute the diagnosis of cancer.
Additional examinations
If the initial diagnostic tests show that you have lung cancer, your doctor may want you to have other imaging tests or other tests to see if the cancer has spread.
I Have Breast Cervical & Lung Cancer
Published on Mar 29 2010, in the categories: Facts
We will be talking about these 3 most common types of cancer.Let’s start with lung cancer:
Lung cancer forms in cells of the lung. The lungs are located in the chest on either side of the heart. The right lung has three main sections, called lobes. The left lung, a little smaller, has two:. The lungs are lined with a thin protective membrane called the pleura. It consists of two layers of fabric or 'sticky' one covering the lung surface and the other along the inside wall of the chest cavity. A small amount of fluid (pleural fluid) is trapped between two layers of the pleura.
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The lungs are involved in breathing. The air inhaled through the nose and throat down the length of the trachea. The trachea divides at its extremity into two ducts, the left and right bronchi, which carry air to each lung. Inside the lungs, bronchi divide into ducts becoming smaller and then take the name of the bronchioles. Each bronchiole ends in a cluster of tiny air sacs, called alveoli. The role of the cells is to capture oxygen from the air we breathe to pass the blood, which then circulates in all parts of the body. These are also the cells that remove carbon dioxide from the blood, which is expelled from the lungs during expiration.
There are two main types of lung cancer:
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Lung cancer is non small cell form of lung cancer the most common. It develops more slowly than small lung cancer cells.
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The small lung cancer cells grow rapidly and often spreads to other parts of the body.
Each type of lung cancer evolving specifically, the treatment will be different depending on the case.
A rare form of cancer, mesothelioma, is often mistakenly called lung cancer. Pleural mesothelioma starts in the pleura, but it is a very different illness from cancer forming in the lung.
A diagram showing parts of the respiratory system
A rare form of cancer, mesothelioma, is often mistakenly called lung cancer. Pleural mesothelioma starts in the pleura, but it is a very different illness from cancer forming in the lung.
Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. People who live or work with smokers are also at increased risk because of their exposure to secondhand smoke.
Other factors that increase the risk of lung cancer are:
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exposure to asbestos and other substances such as arsenic or drinking water containing high concentrations of arsenic, chromium and nickel, especially among smokers;
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exposure to radon gas;
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personal history of lung cancer;
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family history of lung cancer;
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pollution.
Lung cancer can sometimes grow in the absence of all these risk factors.
After checking your medical history and you have examined, your doctor may suspect the presence of lung cancer. To confirm the diagnosis, your doctor will use some analysis, which will also establish the "stage" of cancer
Lung cancer forms in cells of the lung. The lungs are located in the chest on either side of the heart. The right lung has three main sections, called lobes. The left lung, a little smaller, has two:. The lungs are lined with a thin protective membrane called the pleura. It consists of two layers of fabric or 'sticky' one covering the lung surface and the other along the inside wall of the chest cavity. A small amount of fluid (pleural fluid) is trapped between two layers of the pleura.
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The lungs are involved in breathing. The air inhaled through the nose and throat down the length of the trachea. The trachea divides at its extremity into two ducts, the left and right bronchi, which carry air to each lung. Inside the lungs, bronchi divide into ducts becoming smaller and then take the name of the bronchioles. Each bronchiole ends in a cluster of tiny air sacs, called alveoli. The role of the cells is to capture oxygen from the air we breathe to pass the blood, which then circulates in all parts of the body. These are also the cells that remove carbon dioxide from the blood, which is expelled from the lungs during expiration.
There are two main types of lung cancer:
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Lung cancer is non small cell form of lung cancer the most common. It develops more slowly than small lung cancer cells.
*
The small lung cancer cells grow rapidly and often spreads to other parts of the body.
Each type of lung cancer evolving specifically, the treatment will be different depending on the case.
A rare form of cancer, mesothelioma, is often mistakenly called lung cancer. Pleural mesothelioma starts in the pleura, but it is a very different illness from cancer forming in the lung.
A diagram showing parts of the respiratory system
A rare form of cancer, mesothelioma, is often mistakenly called lung cancer. Pleural mesothelioma starts in the pleura, but it is a very different illness from cancer forming in the lung.
Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. People who live or work with smokers are also at increased risk because of their exposure to secondhand smoke.
Other factors that increase the risk of lung cancer are:
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exposure to asbestos and other substances such as arsenic or drinking water containing high concentrations of arsenic, chromium and nickel, especially among smokers;
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exposure to radon gas;
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personal history of lung cancer;
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family history of lung cancer;
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pollution.
Lung cancer can sometimes grow in the absence of all these risk factors.
After checking your medical history and you have examined, your doctor may suspect the presence of lung cancer. To confirm the diagnosis, your doctor will use some analysis, which will also establish the "stage" of cancer
Cervical Cancer And Heredity
Published on Mar 29 2010, in the categories: diagnosis
You will find that cervical cancer and heredity have no link whatsoever.I hope this will explain and answer some of your questions regarding this subject.
Cervical cancer: do you avoid it? Cancer of the cervix is particularly common. There are preventive measures you need to know and respect. What should you know about this other female cancer?
Gardasil ®, a vaccine against cancer of the cervix
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1) Cancer of the cervix is caused by a virus.
True.
Cervical cancers are caused by viruses belonging to the family of human papillomavirus (HPV).
2) Women who had their first intercourse very young and with multiple partners are at increased risk of cancer of the cervix.
True.
The reason is that some HPV, sexually transmitted diseases, causing damage that could degenerate if they are not treated. Hence the need to regularly visit a gynecologist to make smears and possibly HPV testing.
3) There is a specific test for cervical cancer screening.
True.
More precisely, there is a specific test to detect HPV most commonly implicated in cervical cancer, HPV testing and called. It is most often done as a result of a smear suggestive of abnormal cells.
4) A single Pap smear can eliminate the risk of cervical cancer.
False.
The prevention of cervical cancer through regular performance of smear and appropriate by HPV testing. A normal smear associated with a negative HPV test means that the risk of developing cervical cancer is virtually nil.
Another way to prevent cervical cancer is based on the vaccination of young girls, before or during their first year of sexual activity.
5) There is a vaccine that protects against cervical cancer.
True.
6) The first symptom of cervical cancer is manifested by pain in the stomach.
False.
The most common early symptoms of cancer of the cervix are bleeding occurring outside of menstruation, either spontaneously or after sex. But this sign does not necessarily mean it is cancer. However, it must consult to determine the exact cause.
7) Cancer of the cervix is hereditary.
False.
It is most often caused by a virus of the family of human papillomavirus (HPV).
8) Smoking doubles the risk of cervical cancer.
False.
Active smoking triples the risk of cervical cancer. This passive smoking doubles this risk.
9) The vaccine can prevent 70% of cancers of the cervix.
True.
The vaccine only protects against 4 types of HPV. They are involved in 70% of cancers of the cervix. The effectiveness of the vaccine is nearly 100%, we can say that the vaccine protects against 70% of cancers of the cervix.
10) People vaccinated do not need to make a smear every year.
False.
The vaccine only protects against 4 types of viruses. It is therefore essential to continue Pap smear screening to prevent 30% of cancers related to other papillomaviruses.
11) A vaccine against cancer of the cervix is recommended for all women with sexual activity.
False.
It is recommended for teens and tweens. More specifically, it is for girls 14 years and women 15 to 23 years have not yet had sexual intercourse or sexual activity within the last year.
12) A single injection of vaccine is sufficient.
False.
Immunization requires 3 doses of vaccine injected intramuscularly.
13) The cost of vaccination against cervical cancer of the uterus exceeds 400 euros.
True.
One dose of vaccine costs 135.59 euros. Three doses are needed to obtain immunity, vaccination is up to 406.77 euros.
14) The vaccine is reimbursed by social security.
True.
It is reimbursed at 65% by Social Security since July 2007 only for teens and tweens, before the start of their sex life or during the first year.
15) The cone biopsy is a surgical procedure performed in the treatment of cervical cancer.
False.
It performs most often a conization (removal of a piece of cloth shaped cone at the base of the neck of the womb) when suspicious cells are detected by the smear. This procedure will determine the exact nature and extent of the cells. It is also used as a surgical procedure, that is to say, it allows the complete removal of precancerous tissue and prevents the progression to cancer.
Cervical cancer: do you avoid it? Cancer of the cervix is particularly common. There are preventive measures you need to know and respect. What should you know about this other female cancer?
Gardasil ®, a vaccine against cancer of the cervix
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1) Cancer of the cervix is caused by a virus.
True.
Cervical cancers are caused by viruses belonging to the family of human papillomavirus (HPV).
2) Women who had their first intercourse very young and with multiple partners are at increased risk of cancer of the cervix.
True.
The reason is that some HPV, sexually transmitted diseases, causing damage that could degenerate if they are not treated. Hence the need to regularly visit a gynecologist to make smears and possibly HPV testing.
3) There is a specific test for cervical cancer screening.
True.
More precisely, there is a specific test to detect HPV most commonly implicated in cervical cancer, HPV testing and called. It is most often done as a result of a smear suggestive of abnormal cells.
4) A single Pap smear can eliminate the risk of cervical cancer.
False.
The prevention of cervical cancer through regular performance of smear and appropriate by HPV testing. A normal smear associated with a negative HPV test means that the risk of developing cervical cancer is virtually nil.
Another way to prevent cervical cancer is based on the vaccination of young girls, before or during their first year of sexual activity.
5) There is a vaccine that protects against cervical cancer.
True.
6) The first symptom of cervical cancer is manifested by pain in the stomach.
False.
The most common early symptoms of cancer of the cervix are bleeding occurring outside of menstruation, either spontaneously or after sex. But this sign does not necessarily mean it is cancer. However, it must consult to determine the exact cause.
7) Cancer of the cervix is hereditary.
False.
It is most often caused by a virus of the family of human papillomavirus (HPV).
8) Smoking doubles the risk of cervical cancer.
False.
Active smoking triples the risk of cervical cancer. This passive smoking doubles this risk.
9) The vaccine can prevent 70% of cancers of the cervix.
True.
The vaccine only protects against 4 types of HPV. They are involved in 70% of cancers of the cervix. The effectiveness of the vaccine is nearly 100%, we can say that the vaccine protects against 70% of cancers of the cervix.
10) People vaccinated do not need to make a smear every year.
False.
The vaccine only protects against 4 types of viruses. It is therefore essential to continue Pap smear screening to prevent 30% of cancers related to other papillomaviruses.
11) A vaccine against cancer of the cervix is recommended for all women with sexual activity.
False.
It is recommended for teens and tweens. More specifically, it is for girls 14 years and women 15 to 23 years have not yet had sexual intercourse or sexual activity within the last year.
12) A single injection of vaccine is sufficient.
False.
Immunization requires 3 doses of vaccine injected intramuscularly.
13) The cost of vaccination against cervical cancer of the uterus exceeds 400 euros.
True.
One dose of vaccine costs 135.59 euros. Three doses are needed to obtain immunity, vaccination is up to 406.77 euros.
14) The vaccine is reimbursed by social security.
True.
It is reimbursed at 65% by Social Security since July 2007 only for teens and tweens, before the start of their sex life or during the first year.
15) The cone biopsy is a surgical procedure performed in the treatment of cervical cancer.
False.
It performs most often a conization (removal of a piece of cloth shaped cone at the base of the neck of the womb) when suspicious cells are detected by the smear. This procedure will determine the exact nature and extent of the cells. It is also used as a surgical procedure, that is to say, it allows the complete removal of precancerous tissue and prevents the progression to cancer.
Is Cervical Cancer Hereditary
Published on Mar 29 2010, in the categories: Causes
The answer to this and 9 other most frequently asked questions in this article.
1) How catching cervical cancer of the uterus?
Cancer of the cervix is the evolution of a prolonged infection (20 years) by the papilloma virus type. Also called HPV (Human Papillomavirus), these viruses are most often contracted in the first years after the first sexual contact. Most women will spontaneously eliminate the virus in 12 to 24 months. Some will not eliminate them (70%) and are at risk of developing cancer of the cervix.
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HPV is transmitted sexually. The condom does not protect completely because the skin
near the genital area not covered by the condom can also be colonized by these
virus, it is nevertheless important to protect against other STDs. HPVs are transmitted by
boys and girls.
2) What are the consequences for my future? Is there a cure?
Being a carrier of HPV can be exposed to consequences in the medium term and long term. On average
run, the virus can cause precancerous lesions that can be treated by a
relatively simple: it removes a portion of the cervix (cone biopsy). This treatment, even
simple, nevertheless exposes to risks of complications in subsequent pregnancies: false
layer or premature delivery. After this intervention, the viral infection may in the long term return
and cancer of the cervix: a gynecologic strict monitoring is necessary.
3) Is there any external factors that can promote the development of cancer of the cervix?
Yes, smoking and immunosuppression (AIDS, drugs in patients transplanted).
4) Is cancer hereditary?
No, this cancer is not hereditary.
5) Are there any symptoms or clinical signs to detect cervical cancer?
When a cancer is detected, clinical signs will vary depending on the size, nature, the stage
of tumor progression. The signs may be totally absent, especially at the beginning of
disease (stages preceding the stage of invasive cancer). Sometimes, cancer of the cervix can
manifested by spontaneous pain and / or during sexual intercourse (bleeding). Stage
invasive cancer if the cancer is large, it compresses the surrounding organs and may
give with urinary symptoms or frequent desire to urinate, or difficulty urinating, or
fecal disorders (constipation).
6) At what age do we have the greatest risk of catching this virus?
The HPV virus is contracted during the first intercourse. At 20-25 years, about 1 girl 3
carries the virus. As the majority of them will eliminate them, we do not find these viruses in the
Women older than 1 in 10.
7) Can you die of cancer of the cervix? How many women are affected by cancer of the cervix in France?
Yes, 1 in 3 women suffering from cervical cancer going to die. Approximately 3 000 4 000 French
develop cervical cancer each year.
8) What is a smear? What for?
To detect cervical cancer, it is necessary to do a pelvic exam, called "smear". It
involves removing cells from the cervix of the uterus. The smears can help detect
abnormal cells before cancer has evolved. Unlike vaccines, which are prevention
Primary, secondary prevention is a smear. Vaccination does not replace the Pap smear. The
Pap smear screening of cervical cancer is recommended for all women, from the age of 25 years. It
must be done every 3 years after two normal smears performed at 1 year apart.
9) At what age should get vaccinated? How long does it protect? Can I be vaccinated if they had ever had sex?
On average, in France the first sexual intercourse takes place around 17 years. It is recommended to be
vaccinated 14 years before the 1st intercourse. Vaccination is also among girls 15 to 23 years who have not had sex or the year following the first report. We now know that all women will experience HPV, 40% within 2 to 3 years after sexual intercourse. There are 2 vaccines available in France. The recommended immunization schedule consists of 3 doses at 0, 1 month or 2 months later depending on the vaccine, and 6 months.
10) Are there other viruses that cause cervical cancer of the uterus?
The viruses of the family are the only HPV viruses responsible for cervical cancer: There is a fortnight of HPV can cause cervical cancer, HPV 16 and 18 are the most oncogenes (responsible for more than 70% of cancers).
1) How catching cervical cancer of the uterus?
Cancer of the cervix is the evolution of a prolonged infection (20 years) by the papilloma virus type. Also called HPV (Human Papillomavirus), these viruses are most often contracted in the first years after the first sexual contact. Most women will spontaneously eliminate the virus in 12 to 24 months. Some will not eliminate them (70%) and are at risk of developing cancer of the cervix.
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HPV is transmitted sexually. The condom does not protect completely because the skin
near the genital area not covered by the condom can also be colonized by these
virus, it is nevertheless important to protect against other STDs. HPVs are transmitted by
boys and girls.
2) What are the consequences for my future? Is there a cure?
Being a carrier of HPV can be exposed to consequences in the medium term and long term. On average
run, the virus can cause precancerous lesions that can be treated by a
relatively simple: it removes a portion of the cervix (cone biopsy). This treatment, even
simple, nevertheless exposes to risks of complications in subsequent pregnancies: false
layer or premature delivery. After this intervention, the viral infection may in the long term return
and cancer of the cervix: a gynecologic strict monitoring is necessary.
3) Is there any external factors that can promote the development of cancer of the cervix?
Yes, smoking and immunosuppression (AIDS, drugs in patients transplanted).
4) Is cancer hereditary?
No, this cancer is not hereditary.
5) Are there any symptoms or clinical signs to detect cervical cancer?
When a cancer is detected, clinical signs will vary depending on the size, nature, the stage
of tumor progression. The signs may be totally absent, especially at the beginning of
disease (stages preceding the stage of invasive cancer). Sometimes, cancer of the cervix can
manifested by spontaneous pain and / or during sexual intercourse (bleeding). Stage
invasive cancer if the cancer is large, it compresses the surrounding organs and may
give with urinary symptoms or frequent desire to urinate, or difficulty urinating, or
fecal disorders (constipation).
6) At what age do we have the greatest risk of catching this virus?
The HPV virus is contracted during the first intercourse. At 20-25 years, about 1 girl 3
carries the virus. As the majority of them will eliminate them, we do not find these viruses in the
Women older than 1 in 10.
7) Can you die of cancer of the cervix? How many women are affected by cancer of the cervix in France?
Yes, 1 in 3 women suffering from cervical cancer going to die. Approximately 3 000 4 000 French
develop cervical cancer each year.
8) What is a smear? What for?
To detect cervical cancer, it is necessary to do a pelvic exam, called "smear". It
involves removing cells from the cervix of the uterus. The smears can help detect
abnormal cells before cancer has evolved. Unlike vaccines, which are prevention
Primary, secondary prevention is a smear. Vaccination does not replace the Pap smear. The
Pap smear screening of cervical cancer is recommended for all women, from the age of 25 years. It
must be done every 3 years after two normal smears performed at 1 year apart.
9) At what age should get vaccinated? How long does it protect? Can I be vaccinated if they had ever had sex?
On average, in France the first sexual intercourse takes place around 17 years. It is recommended to be
vaccinated 14 years before the 1st intercourse. Vaccination is also among girls 15 to 23 years who have not had sex or the year following the first report. We now know that all women will experience HPV, 40% within 2 to 3 years after sexual intercourse. There are 2 vaccines available in France. The recommended immunization schedule consists of 3 doses at 0, 1 month or 2 months later depending on the vaccine, and 6 months.
10) Are there other viruses that cause cervical cancer of the uterus?
The viruses of the family are the only HPV viruses responsible for cervical cancer: There is a fortnight of HPV can cause cervical cancer, HPV 16 and 18 are the most oncogenes (responsible for more than 70% of cancers).
Cervical Cancer Statistics
Published on Mar 27 2010, in the categories: statistics
Even if the possibilities of curing cancer are now reaching more than 50%, with some cancer cures almost total testicular cancer as such, and despite the continuing advances made both in terms of treatment detection and prevention, the disease still vehicle is much fear and apprehension by the majority of patients.
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* One in two men and three women are concerned.
* The incidence of cancer was multiplied by 4 to 10 years for women 35 to 45 years.
* The incidence of cancer has doubled between 1980 and 2005, but the risk of mortality decreased by 25%.
* In France, one in two people survive 5 years after diagnosis of his maladie.C is one of the best results européeen.
* Smoking remains the leading cause of disease: it causes 29 000 deaths, 33.5% of cancer deaths in men and 5 500 deaths, representing 10% of cancer deaths in women in 2000
* Nearly 8 million people die each year from cancer in the world.
* The American Cancer Society, more than 12 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2007.
* The global mortality from cancer exceeding that of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined
* For the first time in France, cancer is the leading cause of death, according to the Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin (BEH) of the Invs released in September 2007. Cancer mortality ahead of cardiovascular disease and accidents. (Data for 2004)
* Since 1989, France, cancer is the leading cause of death in humans.
* Among women, cancer is the second leading cause of death
* Between 2000 and 2004, the number of lung cancer increased by 40% among women aged 45 to 64 years.
* Between 35 and 64 years, cancer is the most deadly disease ifréquente.
* Between 1980 and 2001, in France, the number of cancer deaths increased 16% from 124 000 to 145 000.
* The number of deaths from cancer increases: from 73 000 in 1950 to 145 000 in 2001.
* For the man (Institut Gustave Roussy Source 2002)
o Prostate: 29 000 new cases
o Lung: 23 000 new cases
Colon and Rectum No.: 19 000 new cases
No Mouth, Pharynx, Larynx: 17 000 new cases
o Bladder: 9 000 new cases
* For women
o Breast: 42 000 new cases
Colon and Rectum No.: 16 000 new cases
o Melanoma: 4 700 new cases
o Ovary: 4 700 new cases
o Uterus: 6 000 new cases
o Lung: 4 500 new cases
According to latest data released in February 2008 by the INVS, Institut de Veille Sanitaire, cancer incidence has doubled between 1980 and 2005, but the risk of mortality decreased by 25%.
* Breast cancer: thanks to screening and care, the mortailté breast cancer decreased by 1.3% per year. It remains the deadliest cancer in women.
* Lung cancer: fewer deaths from lung cancer in humans, but more in women
* The colo-rectal cases stable, but reduced mortality.
* Melanoma: augmentatio during the survey between 1980 and 2005 with a tendency towards stabilization. The mortality decreased in women.
* Cancer of the cervix: the use of screening using the Pap smear has allowed a reduction in the number of women suffering and mortality. 1000 women died of cervical cancer in 2005.
* Digestive tract cancer: reduction in humans due to the decrease in consumption of alcohol.But there is a worsening in women.
* Cancer of the prostate cancer which has increased the most, representing 33% of cancers in humans. The mortality rate decreases steadily due to the dépisatge Plue more systematic PSA.chez men aged 50 to 70 years.
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* One in two men and three women are concerned.
* The incidence of cancer was multiplied by 4 to 10 years for women 35 to 45 years.
* The incidence of cancer has doubled between 1980 and 2005, but the risk of mortality decreased by 25%.
* In France, one in two people survive 5 years after diagnosis of his maladie.C is one of the best results européeen.
* Smoking remains the leading cause of disease: it causes 29 000 deaths, 33.5% of cancer deaths in men and 5 500 deaths, representing 10% of cancer deaths in women in 2000
* Nearly 8 million people die each year from cancer in the world.
* The American Cancer Society, more than 12 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2007.
* The global mortality from cancer exceeding that of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined
* For the first time in France, cancer is the leading cause of death, according to the Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin (BEH) of the Invs released in September 2007. Cancer mortality ahead of cardiovascular disease and accidents. (Data for 2004)
* Since 1989, France, cancer is the leading cause of death in humans.
* Among women, cancer is the second leading cause of death
* Between 2000 and 2004, the number of lung cancer increased by 40% among women aged 45 to 64 years.
* Between 35 and 64 years, cancer is the most deadly disease ifréquente.
* Between 1980 and 2001, in France, the number of cancer deaths increased 16% from 124 000 to 145 000.
* The number of deaths from cancer increases: from 73 000 in 1950 to 145 000 in 2001.
* For the man (Institut Gustave Roussy Source 2002)
o Prostate: 29 000 new cases
o Lung: 23 000 new cases
Colon and Rectum No.: 19 000 new cases
No Mouth, Pharynx, Larynx: 17 000 new cases
o Bladder: 9 000 new cases
* For women
o Breast: 42 000 new cases
Colon and Rectum No.: 16 000 new cases
o Melanoma: 4 700 new cases
o Ovary: 4 700 new cases
o Uterus: 6 000 new cases
o Lung: 4 500 new cases
According to latest data released in February 2008 by the INVS, Institut de Veille Sanitaire, cancer incidence has doubled between 1980 and 2005, but the risk of mortality decreased by 25%.
* Breast cancer: thanks to screening and care, the mortailté breast cancer decreased by 1.3% per year. It remains the deadliest cancer in women.
* Lung cancer: fewer deaths from lung cancer in humans, but more in women
* The colo-rectal cases stable, but reduced mortality.
* Melanoma: augmentatio during the survey between 1980 and 2005 with a tendency towards stabilization. The mortality decreased in women.
* Cancer of the cervix: the use of screening using the Pap smear has allowed a reduction in the number of women suffering and mortality. 1000 women died of cervical cancer in 2005.
* Digestive tract cancer: reduction in humans due to the decrease in consumption of alcohol.But there is a worsening in women.
* Cancer of the prostate cancer which has increased the most, representing 33% of cancers in humans. The mortality rate decreases steadily due to the dépisatge Plue more systematic PSA.chez men aged 50 to 70 years.
Breast And Cervical Cancer Help
Published on Mar 27 2010, in the categories: Useful info
Cancer of the cervix
Cancer of the cervix occurs in the lining of the cervix and slowly form a tumor after some time.Cervical cancer can be caused by several things. Some types of human papillomavirus (HPV) are the leading cause of cancer. When a woman becomes infected with certain types of HPV that does not disappear by itself, abnormal cells can develop. If these abnormal cells are not discovered and treated quickly enough, they can become pre-cancer of the cervix and, subsequently, cancer. col.jpg
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There are two types of cervical cancer: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. The dominant type is found to be squamous cell carcinoma, which affects 80% to 90% of patients with cervical cancer. The remaining percentage of patients with cervical cancer is the type adenocarcinoma and mixed carcinoma, showing both types of cells.
The transformation of cervical cells, which can lead to cervical cancer does not usually cause symptoms. The regular physical examinations are very important for women. If the disease develops without being diagnosed, women may experience abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain and / or bleeding after intercourse or pelvic examination, menstruation curiously long or increased vaginal discharge. Other health problems may also be the cause, but any woman experiencing these symptoms should see a doctor.
Discerning disease begins with pelvic exams, followed by colposcopy, biopsy, cystoscopy and / or proctoscopy to determine the phase and location of each tumor.
The severity of cancer and the area over which it has spread throughout the body of the patient determine treatment options. The three types of treatment for cervical cancer are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. It is possible to use two or more of these methods to treat cancer.
Breast cancer is a tumor that usually develops in the cells evenly over the ducts of the nipple.Moreover, some grow in the lobules to the nipple, and the rest in other tissues of the breast. The majority of people affected by breast cancer are women, but it is possible that breast cancer occurs in men.
Women with early stage breast cancer usually does not feel any pain, so it is important to read the physical symptoms. If the breast or nipple changes to touch or look, it is soft, it produces a discharge or if the nipple turns inward into the breast, it is important to go see a doctor. These symptoms are not always the cause breast cancer, but other health problems may be the originesein. Jpg.
After asking a few questions and having the complete physical examination, your doctor may suggest other tests. These tests may include mammography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and / or biopsy. Other tests with or without the aid of instruments or perforation are performed to determine if the cancer has spread elsewhere in the patient's body.
Treatment options for breast cancer are surgery, either lumpectomy, mastectomy or lymph node dissection and radiation therapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy.
Men and breast cancer.
According to the American Association of Cancer, there will be about "2030 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed among men in 2007. The most common symptoms in men are physical, a painless mass or thickening of the breast. Treatments for breast cancer are generally identical in men and women.
Introduction to the CA 15-3 test in breast cancer
For people affected by breast cancer, there is a growing interest in the test CA 15-3 and that the change in levels of CA 15-3 could mean. To learn more about the CA 15-3 test in breast cancer, click the link.
Introduction to the CA 27.29 test in breast cancer
For people affected by breast cancer, there is a growing interest in the test CA 15-3 and that the change in levels of CA 15-3 could mean. To learn more about the CA 15-3 test in breast cancer,
Cancer of the cervix occurs in the lining of the cervix and slowly form a tumor after some time.Cervical cancer can be caused by several things. Some types of human papillomavirus (HPV) are the leading cause of cancer. When a woman becomes infected with certain types of HPV that does not disappear by itself, abnormal cells can develop. If these abnormal cells are not discovered and treated quickly enough, they can become pre-cancer of the cervix and, subsequently, cancer. col.jpg
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There are two types of cervical cancer: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. The dominant type is found to be squamous cell carcinoma, which affects 80% to 90% of patients with cervical cancer. The remaining percentage of patients with cervical cancer is the type adenocarcinoma and mixed carcinoma, showing both types of cells.
The transformation of cervical cells, which can lead to cervical cancer does not usually cause symptoms. The regular physical examinations are very important for women. If the disease develops without being diagnosed, women may experience abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain and / or bleeding after intercourse or pelvic examination, menstruation curiously long or increased vaginal discharge. Other health problems may also be the cause, but any woman experiencing these symptoms should see a doctor.
Discerning disease begins with pelvic exams, followed by colposcopy, biopsy, cystoscopy and / or proctoscopy to determine the phase and location of each tumor.
The severity of cancer and the area over which it has spread throughout the body of the patient determine treatment options. The three types of treatment for cervical cancer are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. It is possible to use two or more of these methods to treat cancer.
Breast cancer is a tumor that usually develops in the cells evenly over the ducts of the nipple.Moreover, some grow in the lobules to the nipple, and the rest in other tissues of the breast. The majority of people affected by breast cancer are women, but it is possible that breast cancer occurs in men.
Women with early stage breast cancer usually does not feel any pain, so it is important to read the physical symptoms. If the breast or nipple changes to touch or look, it is soft, it produces a discharge or if the nipple turns inward into the breast, it is important to go see a doctor. These symptoms are not always the cause breast cancer, but other health problems may be the originesein. Jpg.
After asking a few questions and having the complete physical examination, your doctor may suggest other tests. These tests may include mammography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and / or biopsy. Other tests with or without the aid of instruments or perforation are performed to determine if the cancer has spread elsewhere in the patient's body.
Treatment options for breast cancer are surgery, either lumpectomy, mastectomy or lymph node dissection and radiation therapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy.
Men and breast cancer.
According to the American Association of Cancer, there will be about "2030 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed among men in 2007. The most common symptoms in men are physical, a painless mass or thickening of the breast. Treatments for breast cancer are generally identical in men and women.
Introduction to the CA 15-3 test in breast cancer
For people affected by breast cancer, there is a growing interest in the test CA 15-3 and that the change in levels of CA 15-3 could mean. To learn more about the CA 15-3 test in breast cancer, click the link.
Introduction to the CA 27.29 test in breast cancer
For people affected by breast cancer, there is a growing interest in the test CA 15-3 and that the change in levels of CA 15-3 could mean. To learn more about the CA 15-3 test in breast cancer,
Cause Of Cervical Cancer
Published on Mar 26 2010, in the categories: Causes
Causes of cancer cervix
Cancer of the cervix is not attributable to a single cause, but some factors appear to increase the risk that a woman is reached. The main risk factor for cancer of the cervix is infection with human papillomavirus.
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There are over a hundred types of viruses in the family of HPV. Some types of HPV can be transmitted easily from person to person through sexual contact. HPV infections are common and usually resolve without treatment because the immune system rids itself of the virus. Some types of HPV are sexually transmitted, however, cause changes in cells of the cervix that could lead to cancer.
Other factors appear to increase the risk of developing cancer of the cervix, including:
does not have regular Pap test (a test to detect dysplasia as well as cervical cancer);
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sex at a young age;
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sex with multiple partners or with someone who has had multiple partners;
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smoking;
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weakened immune system (eg because of medication after an organ transplant or because of an illness such as AIDS);
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taking oral contraceptives for a prolonged period;
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have had several children;
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have taken diethylstilbestrol (DES) or the daughter of a woman who took DES (a type of estrogen used between 1940 and 1971 to treat women with problems during pregnancy, including miscarriages).
Cancer of the cervix can sometimes grow in the absence of these risk factors.
Cancer of the cervix is caused in most cases by infection with human papillomavirus.
The risk of cancer of the cervix will depend on the sexual activity of person, number of sexual partners but also the number of pregnancies, has papillomatosis and infections.
In recent years, health professionals have been very successful in informing the public about a vaccine that can reduce the risk among teens of contracting human papillomavirus (HPV).
It is important that the majority of women over 30 years have regular Pap tests (Canadian name) or tested for HPV and adopt a healthy lifestyle to prevent cervical cancer.
Some experts say it is also useful to understand the virus, which sometimes causes cancer, and ways to prevent it.
Having safe sex and a healthy lifestyle are essential to reduce the risk of contracting HPV.
Here are some tips to reduce the risk of cancer of the cervix:
- Drinking coffee may reduce the risk of developing cancer of the cervix by a recent Japanese study
- Stop smoking. This practice increases the risk of developing various cancers, including cancer of the cervix. Smoking or inhaling secondhand smoke can exacerbate and accelerate the damage caused by viruses.
- Use condoms. The unprotected sex increases the risk of contracting HIV, a sometimes fatal infection, and STDs including cancer of the cervix.
- Make the test for HPV.
- In several articles, it is recommended to limit your number of sexual partners. Studies show that the risk of infection and disease is multiplied when we have many sexual partners.
Cancer of the cervix is not attributable to a single cause, but some factors appear to increase the risk that a woman is reached. The main risk factor for cancer of the cervix is infection with human papillomavirus.
<-336x280 Large Rectangle - center->
There are over a hundred types of viruses in the family of HPV. Some types of HPV can be transmitted easily from person to person through sexual contact. HPV infections are common and usually resolve without treatment because the immune system rids itself of the virus. Some types of HPV are sexually transmitted, however, cause changes in cells of the cervix that could lead to cancer.
Other factors appear to increase the risk of developing cancer of the cervix, including:
does not have regular Pap test (a test to detect dysplasia as well as cervical cancer);
*
sex at a young age;
*
sex with multiple partners or with someone who has had multiple partners;
*
smoking;
*
weakened immune system (eg because of medication after an organ transplant or because of an illness such as AIDS);
*
taking oral contraceptives for a prolonged period;
*
have had several children;
*
have taken diethylstilbestrol (DES) or the daughter of a woman who took DES (a type of estrogen used between 1940 and 1971 to treat women with problems during pregnancy, including miscarriages).
Cancer of the cervix can sometimes grow in the absence of these risk factors.
Cancer of the cervix is caused in most cases by infection with human papillomavirus.
The risk of cancer of the cervix will depend on the sexual activity of person, number of sexual partners but also the number of pregnancies, has papillomatosis and infections.
In recent years, health professionals have been very successful in informing the public about a vaccine that can reduce the risk among teens of contracting human papillomavirus (HPV).
It is important that the majority of women over 30 years have regular Pap tests (Canadian name) or tested for HPV and adopt a healthy lifestyle to prevent cervical cancer.
Some experts say it is also useful to understand the virus, which sometimes causes cancer, and ways to prevent it.
Having safe sex and a healthy lifestyle are essential to reduce the risk of contracting HPV.
Here are some tips to reduce the risk of cancer of the cervix:
- Drinking coffee may reduce the risk of developing cancer of the cervix by a recent Japanese study
- Stop smoking. This practice increases the risk of developing various cancers, including cancer of the cervix. Smoking or inhaling secondhand smoke can exacerbate and accelerate the damage caused by viruses.
- Use condoms. The unprotected sex increases the risk of contracting HIV, a sometimes fatal infection, and STDs including cancer of the cervix.
- Make the test for HPV.
- In several articles, it is recommended to limit your number of sexual partners. Studies show that the risk of infection and disease is multiplied when we have many sexual partners.
Early Symptoms Of Cervical Cancer
Published on Mar 23 2010, in the categories: Stages of disease
The uterus is a hollow organ, pear-shaped, located in the lower abdomen of the woman, between the bladder and rectum. The lower part of the uterus, the closer, opens to the vagina.This is the cervix. The upper, widest, is called "the body". It communicates with the tubes and ovaries and hosts the fetus during pregnancy. It is composed of two layers of fabric: an inner layer called the endometrium and an outer layer, the myometrium.
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When the woman is not pregnant, the uterus is small (about ten centimeters long). During pregnancy, the myometrium is weakened: the size of the uterus expands to accommodate the fetus.
Among women age design, the endometrium is experiencing a series of monthly changes associated with hormonal changes of menstrual cycle. Each month the endometrium grows and thickens in anticipation of receiving a fertilized egg. Menstruation occurs when fertilization has not occurred. The unfertilized and dead cells of the endometrium is then removed with the menstrual blood.
Early symptoms of the most frequent cancer of the cervix is bleeding occurring outside the menstrual period, either spontaneously or after sex. An abnormal increase of vaginal discharge can also be regarded as a symptom, although in the vast majority of cases it is caused by other diseases or infections. These warning signs do not necessarily mean it is cancer, but they require the advice of a doctor, a clinical examination and possible further investigations.
If the clinical examination of the cervix led the doctor to find abnormal areas, it may take a small tissue sample to be tested under a microscope. If clinical examination reveals nothing abnormal, but the result of a smear indicates the presence of precancerous or cancerous cells, the doctor then applies reagents that 'reveal' injuries. These areas can then lead to a biopsy for smear alone does not suggest the diagnosis of cancer.
To facilitate biopsies of the cervix, the doctor may use a colposcope. It is an instrument that magnifies the image of the vagina and uterus. It allows a very accurate observation of suspicious areas before biopsy. The examination is called colposcopy.
The tissues are sent to a pathologist, a doctor specializing in the observation of cells under a microscope. It can recognize and interpret cellular changes caused by the disease. It examines the samples and determine if their appearance reveals dysplasia (which is not cancer, but a lesion that can become cancerous) carcinoma in situ, or cervical cancer. Carcinoma in situ is a precancerous lesion, located in a very shallow area of the cervix.
If the analysis indicates the presence of cervical cancer, it is possible to estimate the degree of extension of clinical examination and practicing some imaging tests (CT and MRI).
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When the woman is not pregnant, the uterus is small (about ten centimeters long). During pregnancy, the myometrium is weakened: the size of the uterus expands to accommodate the fetus.
Among women age design, the endometrium is experiencing a series of monthly changes associated with hormonal changes of menstrual cycle. Each month the endometrium grows and thickens in anticipation of receiving a fertilized egg. Menstruation occurs when fertilization has not occurred. The unfertilized and dead cells of the endometrium is then removed with the menstrual blood.
Early symptoms of the most frequent cancer of the cervix is bleeding occurring outside the menstrual period, either spontaneously or after sex. An abnormal increase of vaginal discharge can also be regarded as a symptom, although in the vast majority of cases it is caused by other diseases or infections. These warning signs do not necessarily mean it is cancer, but they require the advice of a doctor, a clinical examination and possible further investigations.
If the clinical examination of the cervix led the doctor to find abnormal areas, it may take a small tissue sample to be tested under a microscope. If clinical examination reveals nothing abnormal, but the result of a smear indicates the presence of precancerous or cancerous cells, the doctor then applies reagents that 'reveal' injuries. These areas can then lead to a biopsy for smear alone does not suggest the diagnosis of cancer.
To facilitate biopsies of the cervix, the doctor may use a colposcope. It is an instrument that magnifies the image of the vagina and uterus. It allows a very accurate observation of suspicious areas before biopsy. The examination is called colposcopy.
The tissues are sent to a pathologist, a doctor specializing in the observation of cells under a microscope. It can recognize and interpret cellular changes caused by the disease. It examines the samples and determine if their appearance reveals dysplasia (which is not cancer, but a lesion that can become cancerous) carcinoma in situ, or cervical cancer. Carcinoma in situ is a precancerous lesion, located in a very shallow area of the cervix.
If the analysis indicates the presence of cervical cancer, it is possible to estimate the degree of extension of clinical examination and practicing some imaging tests (CT and MRI).
How Many People Die From Cervical Cancer Each Year
Published on Mar 23 2010, in the categories: Facts
Cancer of the cervix in figures
Eighth cancer in women in western European countries, cancer of the cervix affects nearly 3 400 women each year and nearly 1 in 000 die during the same period. See the info on cancer cancer of the cervix uteri in Europe and worldwide.
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Originally infectious cancer is characterized by a slow evolution that is characterized by the appearance of curable precancerous lesions, but not in all the cases.Sometimes the cancer evolves quickly . As a result, cancer is a preventable condition to use a regular Pap smear screening, a technique not yet available in the countries development.
A very common cancer in developing countries , because the people do not have acces to proper medical care , or routine pap smears.
Cancer of the cervix originates from persistent infection with HPV, cancer of the cervix is globally the second most common cancer in women (after breast cancer) worldwide with 493 000 new cases and 274 000 deaths estimated in 2002.
These figures are dominated by countries developing, which account for 83 percent of new cases.There is a great inequality of distribution by country for the benefit of industrialized countries.There are 2.5 new cases and 100 000 women in Israel against 55 out of 100 000 women in Zimbabwe. Indeed, in industrialized countries, hygiene conditions and the onset of screening cervical smear (FCU) has significantly reduced the incidence and mortality associated with this disease.
The cervical cancer in figures
In the European Union in 2004, it has been estimated at 30 400 the number of new cases of cancer of the cervix (ninth female cancer) and 13 500 deaths (twelfth place) due to cancer .
In France, cancer of the cervix is the eighth female cancer in new cases, with 3 387 cases estimated in 2000. In 2002 cancer of the cervix was the fifteenth largest female deaths from cancer with 904 deaths. However, the prognosis for these cancers remains bleak: the relative survival at 5 years in France is 67.8%. The number of cases and deaths per year steadily decreased between 1978 and 2000.
In 2000, new cases of cancer of the cervix increased from 20 years with a peak among women aged 40 years, followed by a decrease up to 50 years. Mortality is very low in women under 70 years (less than 5 deaths per 100 000 women), it then increases steadily to 15 deaths per 100 000 among women aged 85 and over.
Marketing, reimbursement and recommendations concerning the recent vaccine against papillomavirus infections could contribute to the reduction of cancer of the cervix uteri. But it will still be some years before we can assess the benefits of these products.
Eighth cancer in women in western European countries, cancer of the cervix affects nearly 3 400 women each year and nearly 1 in 000 die during the same period. See the info on cancer cancer of the cervix uteri in Europe and worldwide.
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Originally infectious cancer is characterized by a slow evolution that is characterized by the appearance of curable precancerous lesions, but not in all the cases.Sometimes the cancer evolves quickly . As a result, cancer is a preventable condition to use a regular Pap smear screening, a technique not yet available in the countries development.
A very common cancer in developing countries , because the people do not have acces to proper medical care , or routine pap smears.
Cancer of the cervix originates from persistent infection with HPV, cancer of the cervix is globally the second most common cancer in women (after breast cancer) worldwide with 493 000 new cases and 274 000 deaths estimated in 2002.
These figures are dominated by countries developing, which account for 83 percent of new cases.There is a great inequality of distribution by country for the benefit of industrialized countries.There are 2.5 new cases and 100 000 women in Israel against 55 out of 100 000 women in Zimbabwe. Indeed, in industrialized countries, hygiene conditions and the onset of screening cervical smear (FCU) has significantly reduced the incidence and mortality associated with this disease.
The cervical cancer in figures
In the European Union in 2004, it has been estimated at 30 400 the number of new cases of cancer of the cervix (ninth female cancer) and 13 500 deaths (twelfth place) due to cancer .
In France, cancer of the cervix is the eighth female cancer in new cases, with 3 387 cases estimated in 2000. In 2002 cancer of the cervix was the fifteenth largest female deaths from cancer with 904 deaths. However, the prognosis for these cancers remains bleak: the relative survival at 5 years in France is 67.8%. The number of cases and deaths per year steadily decreased between 1978 and 2000.
In 2000, new cases of cancer of the cervix increased from 20 years with a peak among women aged 40 years, followed by a decrease up to 50 years. Mortality is very low in women under 70 years (less than 5 deaths per 100 000 women), it then increases steadily to 15 deaths per 100 000 among women aged 85 and over.
Marketing, reimbursement and recommendations concerning the recent vaccine against papillomavirus infections could contribute to the reduction of cancer of the cervix uteri. But it will still be some years before we can assess the benefits of these products.
Cervical Cancer Risks
Published on Mar 22 2010, in the categories: risks
Risk Factors
Today, the link between persistent infection by oncogenic HPV type and the development of cancer of the cervix is clear: persistent infection due to oncogenic HPV is the major risk factor for developing cervical cancer.
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What is the risk of contracting an HPV infection?
Over 50% of sexually active women are likely to be infected by one or more HPV at some time or another in their life (4). Exposure to these viruses is through sexual contact among young women most often from the very first reports, with or without penetration.
The majority of women exposed to HPV develop sufficient immunity to clear the virus within 8 months . However, some of them continue to be infected for months or years. This persistence of infection is then run the risk of developing a precancerous lesion, intraepithelial, which can lead years later to cancer .
Thus, the development of precancerous lesions sign an "immune escape" against papillomavirus. This is more pronounced for HPV-16 and 18 .
Condoms can not protect themselves completely from this infection. The transmission is not exclusively dependent penetration. It can also occur from simple skin contact and / or mucus in the genital among partners
Things to Remember:
Infection with HPV infection is common and easily transmitted sexually.
Over 50% of women will contract the infection during their life
Over 50% of these infections involving oncogenic HPV
This risk exists from the beginning of sexual activity
Young women, but also older, sexually active are at risk of being infected by HPV oncogene
Condoms can not protect themselves completely from this infection.
The transmission of the virus is not solely dependent on penetration: it may also occur by simple skin contact and / or mucus in the genital area.
In the world every 2 minutes a woman dies of cancer of the cervix . Worldwide, cancer of the cervix is the 2nd most common cancer in women. Each year 500 000 new cases are registered.It is the 3rd cause of cancer death in women after breast and lung. An estimated 270 000 the number of women who die each year from cancer of the cervix, including 85% in countries with developing .
In Europe, where many countries have established a screening program for cervical cancer, the disease is still the 3rd most common cancer in women after impact. Each year 60 000 new cases of cancer of the cervix are identified and about 30 000 women die.
In France, in 2000, 3 387 cases of invasive cancer of the cervix and 1 004 deaths from cervical cancer have been recorded. It is the 8th most common cancer in women and 5th overall by his mortality. Between 1982 and 1992 the incidence of invasive cancers, all ages, decreased by 3.5% per year . However, it is noteworthy that the incidence of cervical cancer remained
Today, the link between persistent infection by oncogenic HPV type and the development of cancer of the cervix is clear: persistent infection due to oncogenic HPV is the major risk factor for developing cervical cancer.
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What is the risk of contracting an HPV infection?
Over 50% of sexually active women are likely to be infected by one or more HPV at some time or another in their life (4). Exposure to these viruses is through sexual contact among young women most often from the very first reports, with or without penetration.
The majority of women exposed to HPV develop sufficient immunity to clear the virus within 8 months . However, some of them continue to be infected for months or years. This persistence of infection is then run the risk of developing a precancerous lesion, intraepithelial, which can lead years later to cancer .
Thus, the development of precancerous lesions sign an "immune escape" against papillomavirus. This is more pronounced for HPV-16 and 18 .
Condoms can not protect themselves completely from this infection. The transmission is not exclusively dependent penetration. It can also occur from simple skin contact and / or mucus in the genital among partners
Things to Remember:
Infection with HPV infection is common and easily transmitted sexually.
Over 50% of women will contract the infection during their life
Over 50% of these infections involving oncogenic HPV
This risk exists from the beginning of sexual activity
Young women, but also older, sexually active are at risk of being infected by HPV oncogene
Condoms can not protect themselves completely from this infection.
The transmission of the virus is not solely dependent on penetration: it may also occur by simple skin contact and / or mucus in the genital area.
In the world every 2 minutes a woman dies of cancer of the cervix . Worldwide, cancer of the cervix is the 2nd most common cancer in women. Each year 500 000 new cases are registered.It is the 3rd cause of cancer death in women after breast and lung. An estimated 270 000 the number of women who die each year from cancer of the cervix, including 85% in countries with developing .
In Europe, where many countries have established a screening program for cervical cancer, the disease is still the 3rd most common cancer in women after impact. Each year 60 000 new cases of cancer of the cervix are identified and about 30 000 women die.
In France, in 2000, 3 387 cases of invasive cancer of the cervix and 1 004 deaths from cervical cancer have been recorded. It is the 8th most common cancer in women and 5th overall by his mortality. Between 1982 and 1992 the incidence of invasive cancers, all ages, decreased by 3.5% per year . However, it is noteworthy that the incidence of cervical cancer remained
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