Cervical Cancer Awareness | HPV Vaccine | Diagnosis & Treatment |Dr Anil Kamath |Surgical Oncologist

𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 is a form of cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix, which connects the uterus to the vaginal canal.
Most cervical cancer is caused by different strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection.
When the body is exposed to HPV, the immune system usually stops the virus from causing harm. However, in a small number of people, the virus can live for years, contributing to the transformation of some cervical cells into cancer cells.
𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 can be prevented by having screening tests and getting a vaccine that protects against HPV infection.
𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 develops in a woman's cervix. Almost all cervical cancer cases (99%) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV), an extremely common virus.
Although most HPV infections go away on their own with no symptoms, a chronic infection can lead to cervical cancer in women.
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. Most cervical cancer cases can be avoided with effective primary HPV vaccination and secondary preventative measures such as screening for and treating precancerous lesions.
When diagnosed, cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable forms of cancer, as long as it is detected early and managed effectively. Cancers diagnosed in late stages can also be controlled with appropriate treatment and palliative care.

Dr. Anil Kamath
M.S. (General Surgery) (Master of Surgery)
MCh. (Surgical Oncology), DNB (Surgical Oncology)
Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist

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