Cervical Cancer By Dr. Michael Kaburise - Navrongo RC

For children aged 9 and above

1. CERVICAL CANCER Dr Michael Kaburise

2. INTRODUCTION Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix It is a sexually transmitted disease Second most common cancer in women worldwide Cervical cancer kills about 230,000 women every year. 80% of these deaths occur in developing countrie s

3. RISK FACTORS Early age of first intercourse Multiple sexual partners Women who smoke Immunosuppression Genetic susceptibility to cervical cancers caused by HPV

4. SYMPTOMS Asymptomatic in the very early stages Early symptoms: abnormal vaginal bleeding, postcoital bleeding, Postmenopausal bleeding Vaginal discomfort Vaginal discharge- offensive Late symptoms: pain, weight loss, symptoms related to spread

5. INVESTIGATIONS Pap smear: women aged 21-30 are recommended to a have a Pap smear every 3 years. Women 30+: every 5 years HPV test

6. PREVENTION OF CERVICAL CANCER HPV vaccines HPV vaccines can be started at 9 years