farmeric May 11th, 2009
EarthNews’ last post was about on How To Prevent Cervical Cancer.
If you’d like to get more information and FREE cervical cancer screening, just register from May 12-15 in the following Department of Health hospitals.
- Amang Rodriguez Medical Center
- Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital
- East Avenue Medical Center
- Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital
- Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center
- Las Piñas City Medical Center
- Quirino Memorial Medical Center
- Rizal Medical Center Continue Reading »
farmeric May 10th, 2009
Each year, an average of 7,000 Filipino women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and is the second leading cause of death among Filipino women. Worldwide, 253,500 women die of cervical cancer every year.This statistic has not changed for the past 20 years.The good news is, cervical cancer can be prevented.
What is Cervical Cancer?
Cervical cancer is predominantly caused by certain types of a virus called Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a chronic and persistent cancer-causing infection that leads to pre-malignant lesions and progress to cancer.
99.7% of the time, HPV is the main cause for cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer occurs when normal cells in the cervix change into cancer cells.
Cervical cancer usually does not cause signs and symptoms during its early stage it should be detected and treated early before it leads to cancer.
What are the symptoms of cervical cancer? Continue Reading »
