Cervical cancer

Mr. Hudson The Human Papillomavirus Virus is a type of virus that causes cervical cancer through sexual transmission, but there is little evidence that infection can be avoided by behavioral change, such as condom use. Vaccines against HPV infection are likely to have high effects. The effectiveness of HPV vaccination as a strategy for cervical cancer control. Finally, projections of the number of cases of cervical cancer following the introduction of mass vaccination are given for developed…

more serious complications. The HPV is the main cause of almost all cases of genital warts and cervical cancer, 90% of anal cancers, 65% of vaginal cancers, 50% of vulvar cancers, 35% of penile cancers, and 60% of oropharyngeal cancers (cancers of the back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils). Four out of five people have at least one type of HPV at some time in their lives. (Cancer Council, 2015).Therefore, it is evident that the HPV vaccine needs to be federally…

developed into cancer. On the other hand some of the HPV infections are able to persist for so much longer, and they can cause cancer if they’re not treated. Several types of HPV cause genital warts which their way of transmission is by sexual activity. Peter A Gearhart says, “Approximately two thirds of individuals who have sexual contact with an infected partner develop genital…

the most common sexually-transmitted infection in the United States, with currently seventy-nine million Americans infected, and approximately fourteen million new cases each year (Richardson, 2015). HPV causes cervical cancer in women, penile cancer in men, and oropharyngeal and anal cancer, in both men and women (Richardson, 2015). HPV was first recommended for only females, and schools did not want to suggest a recommendation that only addressed half of the school population. HPV is now…

over one hundred and fifty viruses. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Almost all sexually active men and women will contract HPV at some point in their life. It infects the genitals of men and women, can cause warts and cancer. Cervical cancer is generally associated with HPV. There is no cure or treatment but it can be prevented in the event that one was to contract the virus. Contracting HPV HPV is spread through sexual contact with someone who has the virus. Oral, anal and…

partners even if they don’t have an active infection. With Gardasil there was a 76. 3% reduction of prevalence of HPV than in the control group. With Gardasil 9 HPV has been decreased by 90.6% compared to the control group. Because over 85% of all cancers are caused by the strain 16 and 18 HPV, the vaccine would be highly combative when it comes to these strain (Dunne, 2012, p. 56). Overall the Gardasil vaccine is very effective at preventing HPV in both men and women. One aspect when it comes…

“though no one had told Henrietta that TeLinde was collecting samples or asked if she wanted to be a donor—Wharton picked up a sharp knife and shaved two dime-sized pieces of tissue from Henrietta’s cervix: one from her tumor, and one from the healthy cervical tissue nearby” (Skloot 190). Her cells were taken without her knowledge and consent. This breaks the rules of medical ethics. For example Henrietta’s family was never notified concerning the cells and their profound impact, “’Gardenia’s…

repetitive motion) at the Lamberts manufacturing company and was retired there. The company is now closed. She has been living in surrounding small towns since she was married. She has two living children. Her husband past away in his 60’s from brain cancer. She has not been remarried. She receives retirement funds from her husband’s military benefit, and she is finically stable. Her children are married. Her son lives in a nearby small town and her daughter lives about 3 hours away in a…

This memorandum is to inform you of my interest in joining the Peer Support Program. Below I have gone into great detail about my personal life, as I feel that it is important in choosing the appropriate individuals for this program. I truly believe having someone on the peer support team that has experienced personally the stresses that we come across and how to overcome stresses. Recently (with in the past year), I have had the opportunity to realize the toll that this profession takes on…

% increase in the amount of HPV vaccinations administered by VFC ( Vaccines for Children). HPV vaccination is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States and have the ability to cause problems such as genital warts and Cervical Cancer. 2. 100 schools in underprivileged communities each month will have a health educator inform them of HPV. According to the CDC, blacks and Hispanics have the highest rates of HPV. 3. By the year 2020 to increase the number of individuals…