Although
the exact causes of cervix cancer are unknown, several risk factors appear to
be linked with the disease, such as:
Infection HPV Virus - More than 90% of women with cancer of the cervix
are infected with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV is the single most important
factor for cervical cancer. HPV usually causes warts in the genital area. The
viruses are passed from one person to another during unprotected sex. Because
HPV is spread mainly through sex, women who start having sex at a young age, who
have multiple sexual partners, and whose partners have had many other partners
are more likely to have HPV.
Early sexual activity is one
such factor. The cells lining the cervix do not fully mature until the age of
18 and this increases the risk of HPV.
Other Sexually
transmitted diseases (also called STDs or STIs - sexually transmitted infections)
including gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis or HIV/AIDS are also increases the risk
of HPV.
Cigarette smokers are two to three times more likely
than nonsmokers to develop cervix cancer.
Possible long-term
(more than five years) use of oral contraceptives.
An irregular
screening history- Women who have not regularly had a Pap test (smear) are at
increased risk of cervical cancer. In particular, many women over age 60 have
not had regular Pap tests and are at increased risk.
hi my name name is suresh i am from chennai 22yers old i am a regular smoker from past one month sometimes i am getting chest pain and abdomen is paining little it will pains for 2 to 3 minutes and stops meanwhile my throat is also getting dry at the time i could not able to speak i am getting little swear that i will get cancer till now i didn't tell this to anybody even to my friends also i didn't consult the doctor also can you please help me what i want to do next which doctor i want to consult. is cancer is curable diseases
Ans:
Dear Suresh,
Smoking is hazardous to your health. There is no reason why should start this bad habbit at this age it is a very difficult habit to break once you are addicted to cigarettes. Smoking can cause lung problems such as Asthma and lung cancer. Throat cancer is another complication of smoking .
SO PLEASE STOP SMOKING..
You may not have cancer but there is no reason to indulge in risky behaviour. Some Cancers are curable if treated early. Stress can cause sweating high heart rate etc..
If your symptoms persists you may have to consult a doctor.
Please take care.
Posted by Dr. R.John, Kochi
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5.10.2009 By : Resha , New Delhi, New Delhi
I am seeking help for a cancer patient(3-4th stage)of 65yrs old. cheme & radiotheropy will not work(as per doc)due to less wt n also age. He has been given ayurvedic treatment from qualified doctor. Can i get fund from primeminister's fund scheeme or any Ngo who will help him. I havemanaged for one month treatment which is costing 30,000Rs. the treatment may continue for 7to12 months. please can anybody help me in this matter
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