Beyond Pap Smears: Understanding, Preventing, and Treating Cervical Cancer.

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. The majority of cervical cancers are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. Symptoms of cervical cancer may include abnormal vaginal bleeding (including bleeding after sex), pelvic pain, and discharge that may be tinged with blood. However, early cervical cancer may NOT cause any noticeable symptoms, which is why regular cervical cancer screening (Pap test) is important. Treatment for cervical cancer depends on the stage of the cancer and may include surgery, radiation therapy, …

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Cancer: The Monster Within – Conquering Fear, Finding Strength, and Defying the Odds.

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body. Normally, cells in the body divide and grow in a controlled manner, with old or damaged cells being replaced by new ones. However, in cancer, this process is disrupted, and cells begin to grow and divide uncontrollably, forming a mass of cells called a tumor. Not all tumors are cancerous, however. Benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body and are usually not life-threatening. Malignant tumors, on the other hand, can invade nearby tissues and organs and spread to …

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