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Ishita Roy

Every Two Minutes, One Woman Loses Her Life To Cervical Cancer: UN

"A woman dies from <span><a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health/cervical-cancer">cervical cancer</a></span> every two minutes," says the United Nations (UN). The UN notes that cervical <span><a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health/cancer">cancer</a></span> is the fourth most common cancer in women. Stating a case studies, UN noted that Jeanette, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer, died a year after she was diagnosed. Every January, during the <span>Cancer Awareness Month</span>, the UN and the World Health Organization (WHO) underscore that the illness is both preventable and curable. The WHO tweeted that cervical cancer would be the first cancer ever in the world to be eliminated, if 90% of girls are vaccinated, 70% of women are screened, and 90% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment. 

Cervical Cancer is a type of cancer that develops in layers of the cervix. It is caused by abnormal cell growth that can spread to another part of your body. There are two main types of cervical cancer. These are squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma.

Cervix is located in the pelvic cavity, about 3 to 6 inches inside the vaginal canal. It serves as the entrance to the uterus to the vagina. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), almost all cervical cancer are linked to human papillomaviruses (HPV) which are transmitted through sexual contact.

In 2022, around 660,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer globally and nearly 350,000 lost their lives to the disease, according to the World Health Organization. UNICEF warns that cervical cancer claims a woman’s life every two minutes.

Nearly all cases are linked to human papillomavirus, a very common sexually transmitted infection. While most people clear HPV naturally, persistent infection with high-risk strains can lead to cancer.

<h2>What Are The Symptoms Of Cervical Cancer?</h2>

Cervical cancer has no symptoms in the early days and therefore, is hard to detect until it has spread.

<h3>Early-Stage Cervical Cancer Symptoms</h3>

<ul><li>Vaginal bleeding after sex</li><li>Vaginal bleeding post-menopause</li><li>Vaginal bleeding between periods or unusually heavy/long periods</li><li>Watery vaginal discharge with a strong odor or containing blood</li><li>Pelvic pain or pain during intercourse</li><li>Advanced Cervical Cancer Symptoms (when cancer has spread beyond the cervix):</li></ul>

<h3>Persistent symptoms of early-stage cervical cancer</h3>

<ul><li>Painful or difficult bowel movements or rectal bleeding</li><li>Painful or difficult urination or blood in the urine</li><li>Persistent dull backache</li><li>Swelling of the legs</li><li>Pain in the pelvis or lower abdomen</li></ul>

<h2>How Can Cervical Cancer Be Prevented?</h2>

Cervical cancer is largely preventable and, when detected early, highly treatable. The World Health Organization recommends HPV vaccination for girls aged 9 to 14, before they become sexually active, along with regular cervical screening from age 30, or 25 for women living with HIV.

Despite this, unequal access to vaccination, screening and treatment continues to drive higher rates of illness and deaths in regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, Central America and Southeast Asia.

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"A woman dies from cervical cancer every two minutes," says the United Nations (UN). The UN notes that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. Stating a case studies, UN noted that Jeanette, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer, died a year after she was diagnosed. Every January, during the Cancer Awareness Month, the UN and the World Health Organization (WHO) underscore that the illness is both preventable and curable. The WHO tweeted that cervical cancer would be the first cancer ever in the world to be eliminated, if 90% of girls are vaccinated, 70% of women are screened, and 90% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment. What Is Cervical Cancer?Cervical Cancer is a type of cancer that develops in layers of the cervix. It is caused by abnormal cell growth that can spread to another part of your body. There are two main types of cervical cancer. These are squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma.Cervix is located in the pelvic cavity, about 3 to 6 inches inside the vaginal canal. It serves as the entrance to the uterus to the vagina. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), almost all cervical cancer are linked to human papillomaviruses (HPV) which are transmitted through sexual contact.In 2022, around 660,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer globally and nearly 350,000 lost their lives to the disease, according to the World Health Organization. UNICEF warns that cervical cancer claims a woman’s life every two minutes.Nearly all cases are linked to human papillomavirus, a very common sexually transmitted infection. While most people clear HPV naturally, persistent infection with high-risk strains can lead to cancer.What Are The Symptoms Of Cervical Cancer?Cervical cancer has no symptoms in the early days and therefore, is hard to detect until it has spread.Early-Stage Cervical Cancer SymptomsVaginal bleeding after sexVaginal bleeding post-menopauseVaginal bleeding between periods or unusually heavy/long periodsWatery vaginal discharge with a strong odor or containing bloodPelvic pain or pain during intercourseAdvanced Cervical Cancer Symptoms (when cancer has spread beyond the cervix):Persistent symptoms of early-stage cervical cancerPainful or difficult bowel movements or rectal bleedingPainful or difficult urination or blood in the urinePersistent dull backacheSwelling of the legsPain in the pelvis or lower abdomenHow Can Cervical Cancer Be Prevented?Cervical cancer is largely preventable and, when detected early, highly treatable. The World Health Organization recommends HPV vaccination for girls aged 9 to 14, before they become sexually active, along with regular cervical screening from age 30, or 25 for women living with HIV.Despite this, unequal access to vaccination, screening and treatment continues to drive higher rates of illness and deaths in regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, Central America and Southeast Asia.