RISK FACTORS

Lots of sex partners Weak immune system Cigarette smoking and HPV infection

TREATMENTS
(for cervical cancer patients)

Surgery:
Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus).
Also known as the removal of the pelvic lymph nodes with (or without) the removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Cervical Cancer

WAYS TO REDUCE RISK FACTORS:

Go for regular Pap Tests to find changes in cervical cells by letting a doctor scrape cells from the cervix and inspect it under a microscope.

Chemotherapy:
Drugs will be injected in a vein to kill the cancer cells which may cause infertility.

Avoid smoking! Also, get vaccinated against HPV.

Radiation:
Uses x-rays to kill cancer cells.

A womans guide towards a better future

Cervical Cancer
It occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow uncontrollably

The cause of Cervical Cancer is a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV)

Cervical cancer is the second most common death among female

This virus can be obtained by having sexual contact with someone who has it.

SYMPTOMS
CERVICAL CANCER

cancer patients in
Malaysia.

Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause Pelvic pain during intercourse Vaginal discharge that is bloody/ watery that may have an unpleasant odor

According to the 2006s Malaysian Cancer Statistics (Peninsular Malaysia), in every 35 cervical cancer patients there are: 7 Malays, 9 Chinese, 8 Indians and 11 are from other races. While according to age:

The Cervix

It is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the

15 - 49 years old : 429 patients 50 - 69 years old : 504 patients 70 years old and above: 141 patients

vagina.

Also the organ that connects the uterus and vagina. It is also where the fetus develops during pregnancy.