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HPV
or Human Papilloma Virus is the name for a group of viruses that affect your skin and
the moist membranes lining your body, for example, in your cervix,
anus, mouth and throat.
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According to a recent news (Oct 17,2011) published by Medscape.com "Screening for cervical cancer is equally effective with conventional Pap testing and liquid-based cytology with human papillomavirus (HPV) testing."
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Paying attention to the patterns of your menstrual cycle offers a
window into your overall health. Abnormal periods aren't just wacky;
they may be clues to your health � signaling that you're at higher risk
for osteoporosis, heart disease, infertility, or certain cancers.
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Cervical cancer is the
second most common cancer. Conventional treatments for cervical cancer
such as chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, hysterectomy, or the removal
of lymph nodes and ovaries can often leave the woman infertile. Cervical
cancer vaccines (also called Human Papillomavirus or HPV vaccines)
protect against the virus that causes almost all cervical cancers.
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A small number of cervical cancers are found in pregnant women. The decision
to go for the pregnancy or its termination will depend on the stage of pregnancy
and cervical cancer. For example, If your cancer is a very early cancer, such as stage IA, then most doctors believe that it is safe to continue the pregnancy to
term. Several weeks after delivery, a hysterectomy or a cone biopsy is
recommended (the cone biopsy is suggested only for substage IA1).
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The cervix is the neck of the womb (uterus). It connects the body of
the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). The outside of the cervix and the vagina
are covered by a layer of flat cells called squamous cells. The canal of the cervix is lined by tall column-like cells columnar
cells. These two cell types, squamous cells
and columnar cells, meet at a place called the squamo-columnar junction or
the transformation zone. This junction may be on the outside of the cervix where
it is easy to see. It is in this transformation zone that abnormal growth or
dysplasia develops. The cervix plays an important role in maintaining
a normal pregnancy. In non-pregnant women, the cervix has no obvious function.
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Ovarian cancer is the second most common
reproductive cancer in women after endometrial cancer. Cancer occurs when cells
undergo a transformation and begin to grow and multiply without normal controls.
As the cells grow and multiply, they form masses called tumors. Ovarian cancer
occurs when a tumor forms in one or both of a woman's ovaries.
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Cancer
patients often find themselves in distracted states of mind�bombarded as they
are by frightening, sometimes contradictory, information, subjected to invasive,
painful procedures, and not-always-compassionate medical care. When our minds
are so grievously disturbed, we may find it impossible to make crucial decisions
or relate satisfactorily to our family and friends. Practicing Pranayam,
meditation and relaxation help in reliving tension. When the tension is
released, energy can flow more easily in the body and allow patients to
experience a sense of well-being and strength�a balance of body, mind, and
spirit.
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Cervical cancer is the sixth most common cancer in
women. Cervical cancers do not form suddenly. Normal cervical cells gradually
develop precancerous changes that turn into cancer. This process usually takes
many years but sometimes can happen in less than a year.
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