5 Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Cervical Cancer Prevention
- By Dr. Naveeda Adam
- 26 Dec 2022
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- Ask your doctor how to identify if you're at risk for cervical cancer.
- Key warning signs include irregular bleeding or spotting, pain during sex, and postmenopausal bleeding.
- Regular screening tests like Pap Smears and HPV tests are crucial in preventing cervical cancer.
- Inquire about the frequency of these tests and the HPV vaccination.
- Leading a healthy lifestyle, maintaining a balanced diet, and quitting smoking are also effective prevention strategies.
- Not all HPV infections lead to cervical cancer. The body's immune system often resolves these infections within two years.
- Discuss with your doctor about the specific strain of HPV and the appropriate management strategies.
- Treatment options include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, and targeted therapy. The choice of treatment depends on individual conditions.
- Discuss with your healthcare provider for a more precise assessment of survival rates in your specific case.
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