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CERVICAL CANCER FACTS |
Cervical Cancer Fact Sheet
 Cervical
Cancer is cancer of the cervix. (American Cancer Society - ACS)
The
cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb). The cervix connects the
body of the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). (ACS)
Cervical
cancers do not form suddenly - Normal cervical cells gradually develop
pre-cancerous then turn into cancer. (ACS)
Not all
pre-cancerous cells will develop into cancer; some remain unchanged and
go away without treatment. (ACS)
The most
important risk factor for cervical cancer is infection by the human
papillomavirus (HPV). (ACS)
About two
thirds of all cervical cancers are caused by HPV 16 and 18. (ACS)
Worldwide Prevalence:
The
Global prevalence of Cervical Cancer is ~2.3 million, and the yearly
incidence is ~500,000.
Cervical
cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in women after breast
cancer.
It's the
third most common cause of overall female cancer-related mortality
worldwide.
Burden:
Cancer
tends to occur among women in their childbearing years and beyond (half
between 35-55 years of age).
Treatments
for advanced cervical cancer have associated potential complications,
including infertility. (I.e. hysterectomy (removal of the uterus Womb)
is a treatment option even in early stages of Cervical Cancer).
Cervical Cancer in UAE
The
annual average of reported cervical cancer cases in UAE has tripled in
2005 compared to reported cases from 1998 till 2004.
Cervical
cancer is the second most common cancer among UAE general females
population.
More than
68% of reported cervical cancer cases in UAE presents with a late stage
disease.
There is
no active screening program (Pap-Smears) for early detection of cervical
cancers.
Source: Courtesy of Gardasil
Note: The above
information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise
and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare
professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it
can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek
professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition
once it has been diagnosed.
Posted 20/JAN/07
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