Cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is an abnormal growth of cells out of the cervix. This cancer is generally caused during a sexual intercourse by a virus, human papillomavirus (HPV). Others factors such as smoking, HIV, long time birth control pills (five years or more), several sexual partners can increase the risk of cervical cancer (CDC, 2014). A Pap test can detect cervical cancer in its early stage. Different studies have found that the prevalence of cervical cancer is high among immigrant Vietnamese women around the world. In the United States, Vietnamese American women show the highest rate of cervical cancer compared to all other ethnic groups. The cause of this disparity is perhaps the low rate of Pap test among the community (Taylor, Nguyen, Jackson, and McPhee, 2008). In this paper, we will discuss the best ways to promote Pap test, other screening procedures, and health among Vietnamese women. Vietnamese Americans Vietnamese Americans are Vietnamese descent. Their immigration in the U.S. took place mainly during the Vietnam War. They represent the fourth largest Asian group. As a minority group, Vietnamese Americans experience poverty or language barrier like other minority…

Cervical Cancer Prevention for Hispanic Americans This paper will discuss the Hispanic culture and their health care beliefs on illnesses, prevention, cultural health practices, how they view traditional healthcare system, and the prevalence of cervical cancer in Hispanic women. It will also discuss how Hispanics financial status, their understanding of the English language, and their lower level of education all hinder the choices they make regarding their healthcare (Roncancio, Ward,…

qualified providers, VIA with cryotherapy and LEEP are not associated with excess harm; thus, they are an acceptable alternative to other more expensive tests and treatments for cervical cancer [19]. Through the analysis of these 19 articles, five (5) major themes have been elucidated for implementation or strengthening of cervical cancer prevention services. Travel - Problems Addressed: Women are less satisfied if they travel long distances, don't have a scheduled appointments, or wait an…

Cervical Cancer and Screening Issues and Concerns Cervical cancer is a disease among women that occurs in cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (the organ where a fetus grows). The cervix leads from the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). According to the National Cancer Institute (2016), there are many types of cervical cancer. For example, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma begins in the thin, flat cells that line the cervix. Adenocarcinoma begins in…

The part of the cervix inside the cervix canal is called endocervix. The part on the outside is called the ectocervix. Most cervical cancers start where these two parts meet. There are two main types, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Occasionally, mixed carcinomas, with features of both types, occur. Approximately 80% of cervical cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, with most of the rest being adenocarcinoma. Cervical cancer is caused by the sexually transmitted HPV, which is the…

diseases like cervical cancer, Brest cancer, UTI, Skin cancer and so on. Cervical cancer is the most common cancer for affecting women’s. New Zealand HPV Immunisation Programme is the impending long term to avoid cervical cancer for two women every week, saving over thirty lives every year. From New Zealand nearly one hundred and sixty women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and sixty women die from it. Maori women are almost double as likely to get cervical cancer and almost three…

Every year more than half a million women are diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide with about 275,000 women dying of the disease yearly (WHO, March 4 2011). It is the 15th most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. In Australia, in 2012, there were 869 new diagnosed cases and is estimated to increase to 903 in 2016, with 250 deaths. The 5-year survival rate (2008-2012) is 72%. (Health, A. I. of, & 2017, W. July 17 2016).. A major breakthrough occurred in 1976, when Dr zur Hansen identified the…

a link between Human Papilloma Virus and Cervical cancer? Human papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. ‘Centers for diseases control and prevention’ states that almost all sexually active people get the virus at some point in their lives. According to the ‘Cervical Cancer topic overview’ done by webMD cervical cancer is “when abnormal cells of the cervix grow out of control.” About HPV HPV is spread by having either vaginal, anal or oral sex with an…

will present our report about cervical cancer, which is very common now a day. In additional, we will introduce the definition of this disease, their causes. Also identify which women are more likely to suffer by cervical cancer. Next will refer to some of the signs and symptoms that patient can indicate of these diseases. We will mention the complications of cervical cancer. Also we will present some of way that reduce the cervical cancer and control through certain medications, behavioral…

Cervical cancer is one of the leading cancers in women, particularly around women between the ages of 30-45. Cervical cancer is an abnormal growth of cells within the woman’s cervix. If left undetected or untreated, it has the potential of spreading to other parts of the body, eventually leading to death. The human papilloma virus (HPV) is the precursor to cervical cancer. HPV infects cells in the cervix and causes dysplasia that leads to cervical cancer. Picture from American Cancer Society…