There are many misconceptions about cervical cancer and women are sometimes overlooking the issue at hand. Cervical cancer can happen to any woman. It is the number one cancer among women under the age of 35. Some may believe that cervical cancer is hereditary. That is not true; you can be diagnosed with cervical cancer without any one in your family having it.
Cervical cancer is never too early to think about. Half of the women ages 35 and 55 years old are diagnosed with cervical cancer. The reason for that could be that these women were exposed to HPV (human papillomavirus) in their late teens and early twenties. The comparison to HPV and cervical cancer is that there are abnormal cells and abnormal cervical cells have developed in the lining of the cervix. To prevent this always get Pap test annually.
Another method for protecting women against HPV or cervical cancer is a vaccine called Gardasil. Gardasil—for women ages 9 to 26—is the only vaccine for cervical cancer that protects against 4 types of HPV Out of the 4 types, 2 types prevention the causes 70 % of cervical cancer cases and 2 types prevention for genital warts cases.
Talk to your gynecologist to see if Gardasil is right for you. Also it is best to see your doctor or gynecologist annually. Attack the problem early and you will have a healthier life.
Kaitlinon June 10 2009 16:26:13
I've seen the commercials for Gardasil, but it didn't sink in with me that cervical cancer is so prevalent.
scribbleson June 11 2009 04:47:28
I also didn't know it was commonplace. Heard of Gardisil, but never gave a thought to it. Now I will though.
Maria_M27on June 19 2009 15:15:39
I was not aware that cervical cancer was so common. It's really important to spread the word and get as many women informed about these life-threatening conditions.
