Cervical Cancer
Common ConditionPreventable through HPV vaccination and regular Pap smears. Still common in the Philippines due to screening gaps.
Symptoms
Vaginal bleeding after intercourse
Bleeding between periods
Postmenopausal bleeding
Watery, bloody vaginal discharge
Pelvic pain
Pain during intercourse
May have no early symptoms
Advanced: leg swelling, kidney problems
Weight loss
Fatigue
Causes
1
HPV infection (types 16 and 18)2
Multiple sexual partners3
Early sexual activity4
Other STIs5
Weakened immune system6
Smoking7
Long-term oral contraceptive use8
Multiple pregnancies9
Lack of screening10
Family historyTreatments
Surgery (early stages)
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
Chemoradiation
Targeted therapy
Immunotherapy
Palliative care
Fertility-preserving options (early)
HPV vaccination for prevention
Regular screening
When to See a Doctor
Begin Pap smears at age 21 or within 3 years of first sexual activity. See a doctor for abnormal vaginal bleeding, especially after intercourse or between periods.
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Cervical Cancer: Almost 100% Preventable
Cervical cancer is preventable through HPV vaccination and regular Pap smears. Get vaccinated before age 26, and don't skip your screening appointments.
"Ang HPV vaccine at Pap smear ay magkasamang nagiingat sa cervical cancer."
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