Knowing 4 Methods to Prevent Cervical Cancer – Agencia Orbita

Lima.- According to the latest Globocan report, the International Agency for Research on Cancer estimates that in 2011, 4,110 new cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed and that 1,836 women will be diagnosed with the disease. will die, which is completely preventable by annual exams and vaccination. This sums up the fact that, at the national level, cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Peruvian women and the second cause in Lima. at each stage of your life:

From 9 years old

1. Cervical Cancer Vaccine: This is the safest, most effective and most protective method to prevent cervical cancer. It is expected to benefit more than 253,914,000 girls nationwide nationally, with more than 400,000 free vaccines that will be delivered through 2 doses in educational centers or health centers. closer. In order for girls to have access to the 2 doses of the vaccine, they must have the "INFORMED CONSENT" signed by their parents. This document guarantees parental approval for the girl to be vaccinated.

Women aged 15 to 45 must apply 3 doses. The second dose after 2 months of the first and third doses applied after 4 months of the second dose was applied.

Since the beginning of badual activity

2. Pap smear: A test that can help detect and prevent cervical cancer. This must be done at least once a year because the woman starts badual activity. During the procedure, samples of cervical and cervical cbad cells are taken to the laboratory for study. The Pap smear is an effective way to detect cancer at an early stage, when it is easier to treat.

From 30 years to more

3. Acetic Acid Inspection (VIA): The VIA allows you to observe at the naked eye, after the application of acetic acid and after about a minute, changes in the cervix, which determine the presence or absence of a precancerous lesion in the organ, which helps to identify the disease at an early stage. This type of examination can be performed from age 30

4. HPV Test: The HPV test detects the presence of the human papilloma virus, a virus that can cause the development of bad warts, abnormal cervical cells, or cervical cancer.

The doctor may recommend the HPV test. if:

• The Pap test gave abnormal results with atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance.
• If you are over 30 years old

The HPV test is for women only; there is still no HPV test to detect the virus in humans.