Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is one disease the most common cancer for women. Every one hour, one woman died in Indonesia because of cervical cancer. The fact is that millions of women in the world are infected with HPV, which is considered the disease through sexual intercourse most common in the world.

According to World Health Organization (WHO), this infection is a major risk factor for cervical cancer. Every year, hundreds of thousands of undiagnosed cases of HPV in the world and thousands of women died of cervical cancer, caused by the infection. Given the fact that this horrible, then the various preventive measures and treatment have been made to addres cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer  occur in the reproductive organs of a woman. The cervix is the narrow section at the bottom between the vagina and uterus of a woman. In part this is happening and where the growth of cervical cancer. What causes cervical cancer? How do I prevent it? And how to cope if already infected with HPV?

Human Papillomavirus
Cervical cancer is caused by a viral infection HPV (human papillomavirus) or human papilloma virus. HPV causes warts in both men and women, including genital warts in, called condyloma akuminatum. Only some of the hundreds of variants of HPV that can cause cancer. Cervical cancer can occur if there is an infection that does not heal for a long time. Conversely, most HPV infections will go away, overcome by the immune system.

Causes and Symptoms of Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer attacks the cervix or cervical region caused by a viral infection of HPV (human papilloma virus) which did not recover in time. If the immune system decreases, the HPV infection will mengganas and can lead to cervical cancer. Symptoms do not appear on stage too early, that's why cervical cancer that starts from HPV infection is considered as "The Silent Killer".

Some symptoms can be observed although not always an indication of HPV infection. Whitish or spend a bit of blood after intercourse is little sign of symptoms of this cancer. In addition, the foul-smelling yellowish fluid in the genital area can also be an indication of HPV infection. This virus can be transmitted from one patient to another and infect the person. Can be transmitted through direct contact and by sexual intercourse.

When there is this virus in a person's hand, then touching the genitals, the virus will move and can infect the cervix or neck of your womb. Other modes of transmission is in the closet in a public restroom that has been contaminated by the virus. A cancer patient may use a closet, the HPV virus in patients who have moved into the closet. If you use it without cleaning it, it could be a virus and then switch to your genital area.

Poor lifestyle a person can become supporting the increasing number of patients with this cancer. Smoking habits, consuming less vitamin C, vitamin E and folic acid may be the cause. If the consume nutritious foods will make the immune system can ward off increases and the HPV virus.

The risk of cervical cancer are women who have sex active since a very early age, which often change sex partners, or who have sex with men who like to switch pairs. Another factor is the use of oral contraceptives for long periods or were from families who have a history of cancer.

Often, men who showed no symptoms of HPV infection that is spread to their partners. A man who had sex with a woman who suffered from cervical cancer, will be the media of this virus carriers. Furthermore, when this man to have sex with his wife, the virus was able to move to his wife and menginfeksinya.

Detection of Cervical Cancer
How do I detect that a woman infected with HPV that cause cervical cancer? Symptoms of a person infected with HPV are not visible and not easily observed. The easiest way to find out by cytological examination of the cervix. This examination is currently popular with a Pap smear or Papanicolaou smear taken from a Greek doctor who discovered this method, namely George N. Papanicolaou. However, there are also various other methods for early detection of HPV infection and cervical cancer as follows:

VIA
VIA is an abbreviation of Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid. Method of examination with cervical smear or cervix with acetic acid. Then observed if there are abnormalities such as white areas. If no color change, then it can be considered no infection of the cervix. You can do at the health center with a relatively cheap price. This can be done only for early detection. If you detect any suspicious signs, the other detection methods should be done further.

Pap Smear
Pap smear test methods in common use a scraper or brush your doctor to take a little sample of cervical cells or cervical. Then these cells will be analyzed in the laboratory. The test can reveal whether there is infection, inflammation, or abnormal cells. According to reports the world, with regular Pap smear tests have reduced the number of deaths from cervical cancer.

Thin Prep
Thin prep method is more accurate than Pap smears. If the Pap smear is just take some of the cells in the cervix or neck of the womb, then the Thin prep will inspect all parts of the cervix or neck of the womb. Of course the result will be far more accurate and precise.

Colposcopy
If all the test results on the previous method showed an infection or a gaffe, colposcopy procedure will be performed using instruments equipped with a magnifying lens to observe the infected part. The goal was to determine whether there are lesions or abnormal tissue in the cervix or the cervix. If there is abnormal, a biopsy - taking a small amount of tissue from the body - made and treatment for cervical cancer begin.

Treating Cervical Cancer 
If infected with HPV, do not worry, because currently available a variety of treatments which can control HPV infection. Some of the deadly aim of treatment of cells that contain the HPV virus. Another is to remove the damaged part or infected with electric surgery, laser surgery, or cryosurgery (remove the abnormal tissue by freezing).

If cervical cancer has reached an advanced stage, it will be done chemo therapy. In some severe cases may also be performed hysterectomy is surgical removal of the uterus or womb in total. The aim is to remove cervical cancer cells that have developed on the body.

However, prevention is better than cure. Therefore, how to prevent infection with HPV and cervical cancer? Here are some ways you can do to prevent cervical cancer.

Preventing Cervical Cancer 
Although cervical cancer scary, but we can all be prevented. You can do a lot of precautionary measures before ultimately infected with HPV and cervical cancer. Some practical ways you can do in everyday life, among others:
Have a healthy diet, rich in vegetables, fruit and cereal to stimulate the immune system. For example consume various karotena, vitamins A, C and E, and folic acid can reduce the risk of cervical cancer.
Avoid smoking. Much evidence suggests the use of tobacco can increase your risk of cervical cancer.
Avoid sex before marriage or at the very young or teenage years.
Avoid having sex during menstrual period proved to be effective to prevent and inhibit the formation and development of cervical cancer.
Avoid sex with many partners.
Routinely undergo a Pap smear test regularly. Currently Pap smears can be done even at the level of health centers with affordable prices.
Alternative Pap smear is a test IVA with a cheaper cost of Pap smears. The goal for the early detection of HPV infection.
Giving the HPV vaccine or vaccination to prevent HPV infection.
Doing intimate cleansing organs or vagina known as a toilet. This can be done alone or can be also with the help of expert doctors. The goal was to clean the female sex organs from dirt and disease.

Healthy Living Without Cervical Cancer 
Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable. Early detection and routine Pap smears will minimize the risk of cervical cancer. Change your lifestyle and your eating patterns to avoid the disease that killed many women in this world. Thus, the health of the cervix or the cervix is more assured. With proper treatment, cervical cancer is not something frightening.

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Colon cancer

Colon cancer (Colorectal) Can Be Prevented

Globally, colorectal cancer is the commonest type of cancer of all cancers. In the United States, this type of cancer ranks third most common cancers in men and women, as well as the number two position as the most common cause of death due to cancer.

Colon cancer (colorectal), cancer is preventable and curable if found at an early stage. More than 90% of patients diagnosed with this disease have a life expectancy of more than five years. Tips submitted berikur is taken from the results of human studies that aim to prevent this type of cancer. 

Previously, let's find out the process by which colon cancer was brief. As is generally the process of cancer, initially caused by mutations in the gene (the smallest cell that encodes the protein-making). So, the polyps in the colon wall. These polyps are benign lesions and many people who have polyps in the gut wall and do not become cancerous. It is estimated that approximately 5% which will develop into cancer. So, colon cancer prevention strategies is to avoid trigger factors and knowing the gene mutation, and dispose of polyps as early as possible.

From various studies, is now known that these things can be done to prevent colon cancer, namely:

1. Fibrous foods with sufficient amounts.

Consuming fiber as much as 30 g / day proved to reduce the risk of colon cancer by 40% compared to people who only consume fiber 12 g / day. Adequacy of the amount of fiber can be obtained from consuming 8 servings of vegetables and fruits, as well as from the wholemeal bread.

2. Reduce consumption of red meat

People who consume lots of red meat (eg, beef, goat, etc.) or processed meat more than 160 g / day (two servings or more) will experience an increased risk of colon cancer as much as 35% compared to people who only consume less than one portion per week. Consumption of red meat associated with the formation of N-nitroso compounds that can be sparked in fases incidence of colon cancer. Contrary to the red meat / processed meat, fish consumption may reduce risk. To reduce the consumption of red meat, experts recommend consuming poultry meat (chicken, duck, etc.) and fish

3. Avoiding obesity

In addition to risk factors for coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes, obesity is also known to be a risk factor for colon cancer, so it is recommended to reduce weight for those who have more weight. Exercising regularly is a way to lose weight is good, because there are regular sports also prove useful to prevent colon cancer.

4. Avoid inhaling cigarette smoke

Smoke cigarettes and other tobacco products are highly proven to increase the risk of various cancers, including colon cancer. People who smoke more have developed into a cancerous polyps in the colon. Results of a study showed an increase of more than 100% risk in smokers than non-smokers. So, avoid risk factors that are most easily avoided.

5. Avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages

Besides damaging the liver, berakohol beverage consumption was also associated with increased risk of colon cancer.

Some symptoms of colon cancer include: changes in bowel habits (BAB), mainly watery stools for more than six weeks. Other symptoms are bleeding from the anus, can be mixed with feces dengen or not. Routine screening examinations to detect early colon cancer is by blood tests in feces and can vaguely followed by a colonoscopy. Consult your doctor for instructions of this screening examination.

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Cancer cell mutations

Cancer cell mutations can occur spontaneously or bequeathed (germline mutations). Cancer can cause many different symptoms, depending on its location and character of the malignancy and whether there is metastasis. A decisive diagnosis usually requires microscopic examination of tissue obtained by biopsy. Once diagnosed, cancer is usually followed up with surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation.

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Cancer

Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells (grown very fast and uncontrolled), infiltrate, suppress the body's tissues so as to affect organ function. Uncontrolled growth is caused by damage to DNA, causing mutations in vital genes that control cell division. Some fruit mutation may be required to change normal cells into cancer cells. These mutations are often caused by chemical or physical agents called carcinogens. There are more than 100 types of cancer are unknown. The most common is breast cancer, lung cancers, skin cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer.

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