Detection of Cervical Cancer Early

Detection of Cervical Cancer Early

CANCER of the cervix or better known as cervical cancer is the number one disease that kills the Eve in Indonesia . Followed cases of breast cancer and lung cancer .

One cause loss of human life easily because the information is associated with cervical cancer have not been able to reach all people , especially women . In fact , all women are at risk of developing cancer of the major organs of them .

Recognizing the importance of knowledge about the disease , then it should raise awareness of women against cervical cancer .

Of the data revealed Oncology One-Stop Poly ( POSI ) General Hospital ( RSU ) Soetomo , said the cervical cancer cases from year to year tends to increase .

From the examination of the 30-35 women who complain of pain , including 5-8 women tested positive for cervical cancer . Meanwhile , the number of new cases of cervical cancer are found from the examination in public hospitals each year Soetomo reach an average of 300-350 people . More worrying , about 80 % of cervical cancer cases finding that the condition is already in an advanced stage stage .

Break the chain of high incidence of cervical cancer is certainly not an easy matter . Therefore , there are many obstacles either from the patient or the conditions outside . Typically , patients with cervical cancer at an early stage so as not to feel pain tend to ignore .

On the other hand , due to economic conditions barely fit , patients are usually reluctant to see a doctor or do surgery for fear of the high cost incurred . In addition , environmental and cultural conditions also affect .

Women who know they are affected by cervical cancer or breast cancer does not necessarily want to say is that to her husband for fear abandoned or married again . Of course , in addition to the above conditions , the problem of limited availability of health services , outreach services , and lack of commitment by the government in handling cases of cervical cancer is also an issue that is not less complicated .

Regarding cervical cancer , Dr. Agus Ali Fauzi , PGD PallMed ( ECU ) of Poly Oncology dr Atopic Dermatitis , providing an explanation .

" Cervical cancer is a cancer that attacks the neck of the uterus . Cervical cancer is caused by HPV ( Human Papilloma Virus ) is transmitted through sexual contact , " he said .

They are at risk for cervical cancer , he said , one of them is a young married woman under the age of 20 years , have many children , or those who often have multiple sexual partners . In fact , the disease that killed the number two womenfolk in Asia can also affect men .

" The man who has not been circumcised can also lead to cancer of the cervix . Thus , cervical cancer is actually not just a matter of women , but also men's issues , " he said .

Although this disease can be claimed the lives of the people in every day , even every hour , more than 50 % of cervical cancer patients treated in advanced stages of the disease so difficult to cure . To that end , the weather needs to make early detection and immediate action healing .

" Actually , cervical cancer can be cured if found in early stages on the stage of the cancer is just beginning to make mischief . Sooner cancer is found , the more likely to be cured , " he said