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(Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2015). Women’s Health: Cervical Cancer Screening Program Reducing the incidence and impact of cancer is one of the thirteen health objectives of the Ministry of Health. Also, faster cancer treatment is one of the six health targets, for quick investigation, diagnosis and cure to improve the quality of life and make the cancer patient’s life easier (MOH, 2015) The Cervical Cancer Screening Programme is in the platform of the National Screening…

“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…

Every year, more than 280,000 women die from cervical cancer; the world’s second-most common cancer affecting women. The good news is that cervical cancer is preventable and in the United States, routine Papanicolaou (Pap) screenings have helped reduced deaths from this devastating disease. In an effort to educate women and prevent cervical cancer, the Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Richard E. Besser, MD, announced today a new set of community…

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…

Is there 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…

Lichen Sclerosus (LS) is a relativeley uncommon chronic inflammatory diseasethat often affects the external genitalia and perianal area. In 10% of cases there is also extragenital involvement. LS of the external genitalia has also been associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the penis and vulva. LS is 6-10 times more common in women where it often presents around menopause. In men LS is often seen in older men aged greater than 60 years. 15% of LS cases occur in children, mainly females,…

I have shown that the HPV-16 and HPV-18 types cause around 70% of cervical cancer and HPV-6 and HPV-11 cause the majority of genital warts and this is what the vaccine protects against. I have detailed how the vaccine is created and how it does not contain the HPV virus itself therefore does not create a risk of infecting…

In adults, N. gonorrhoeae infections are primarily contracted through sexual contact. The main infection-sites are urethral mucous membranes in men and the endocervix and urethra in women, but the oropharynx, conjunctiva, and rectum can also be infected. Transmission to neonates during birth can cause conjunctivitis (Thadepalli H, et al 1976). The incubation period is typically 1-7 days, even though it may vary. Clinical gonorrhea is manifested by a broad spectrum of clinical presentations…

The Human Papillomavirus known as HPV is a very common virus and sexually transmitted infection in the United States. “World Health organization (WHO) report on worldwide prevalence of HPV is 440 million” (Prasai, 2008). There are more than 100 different types of HPV but the ones that we know about attack the genital area. As soon as an individual makes the decision to have sexual intercourse they become exposed to the virus. The virus is transmitted by skin to skin contact; it can spread during…

Degenerative disease experienced at a higher rate by Indo Americans Cervical Cancer Indian Americans women have higher rates of cervical cancer compared with all other races in the United States. Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor of the cervix. If the cancer is not treated it can spread deeply though the cervix and can be fatal. Work cited: Watson, M., Benard, V., Thomas, C., Brayboy, A., Paisano, R., & Becker, T. (2014). Cervical Cancer Incidence and Mortality Among American Indian and…