Cervical Cancer
What is Cervical Cancer?
The neck of the uterus, called the cervix, is lined with cells which, under ordinary circumstances, grow, divide and are replaced on an ongoing basis. This process called mitosis occurs throughout the body to ensure that the health and function of the cells, tissues and organ systems are maintained at optimal levels. However, when cells
CAUSES OF CANCER IN YOUR HOMES & SURROUNDINGS
REBECCA B.SINGSON, M.D., FPOGS Contrary to what many people think, genes account for only 30% of total cancer risk. Most cancers actually result from poor dietary habits, smoking, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, and exposure to environmental toxins. In fact, so toxic is our environment that the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) and the
Pap Smears: When and How Often?
Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in the female reproductive tract and is the second most common cancer in women next to breast cancer. It is however a more deadly cancer since for every 4 Filipinas who survive breast cancer, only 2 or 3 will survive cervical cancer. In Asia, there are 266,000 new
The Human Papillomavirus & The Cervical Cancer Connection
Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in the female reproductive system. It is the second most common cancer afflicting females second only to breast cancer. What most people don’t realize is that cervical cancer is now recognized to be the first identified virally induced cancer in women. Research over the last few years has provided overwhelming evidence that infections with a high risk type of cancer-inducing Human papillomavirus (HPV) is necessary for the development of cancer.
