Question

Cervical cancer is one of the major problems with women. Can this be prevented and how would you assess for it. Provide some statistics on the incidence of this on the American female population. add references

Answer 1

Ans) Cervical cancer: A malignant tumour of the lower-most part of the uterus (womb) that can be prevented by PAP smear screening and a HPV vaccine.

Key in cervical cancer survival:

- Screening and early detection

Strategies for decreasing cervical cancer mortality:

1. minimize HPV exposure risks
2. minimize persistent HPV via a vaccine
3. screen +/- remove precancerous cells
4. catch and treat cervical cancer early

Prevention of cervical cancer:

1. Avoiding risk factors: stop smoking, decrease number of sexual partners, delay onset of intercourse
2. vaccination

Cervical cancer screening frequency:

1. Annually for life if risk factors present
2. Annually for life if personal history of cervical cancer of HIV+

Incidence of cervical cancer:

- 12,000 diagnosed, 4,000 die annually
- Noninvasive is more common than invasive
- Mortality rate is higher for African American women than white.