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Cervical Cancer: Awareness, Prevention, and Early Detection
Posted Jan 12, 2026 by AdministratorCervical cancer is a condition in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the cervix, the lower portion of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is one of the most preventable cancers affecting women, especially when detected early through regular screening.
Who Is at Risk?
Cervical cancer can affect women of all ages, but it most commonly occurs in women between 30 and 60 years. However, the changes that may lead to cervical cancer often begin years earlier. For this reason, routine screening is recommended starting from age 21.
What Causes Cervical Cancer?
Most cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a very common virus spread through sexual contact. In many people, HPV infections clear on their own without causing harm. However, in some cases, the virus persists for many years and causes changes in cervical cells that may eventually develop into cancer.
Signs and Symptoms
In its early stages, cervical cancer may not cause noticeable symptoms. As the disease progresses, symptoms may include:
• Vaginal bleeding after sexual intercourse, between menstrual periods, or after menopause
• Heavier or longer menstrual periods than usual
• Watery or bloody vaginal discharge, sometimes with an unpleasant odor
• Pelvic pain or pain during sexual intercourse
Any of these symptoms should prompt an immediate visit to a health facility.
How Cervical Cancer Develops
Cervical cancer begins when healthy cervical cells undergo changes in their DNA. These changes cause the cells to grow and multiply abnormally, forming a mass known as a tumor. Over time, these abnormal cells can invade nearby tissues and may spread to other parts of the body if not treated.
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Treatment Options
Treatment for cervical cancer depends on the stage of the disease. Early-stage cervical cancer is often treated with surgery to remove the cancer. More advanced cases may require a combination of treatments, including:
• Chemotherapy
• Targeted cancer medicines
• Radiation therapy, sometimes combined with low-dose chemotherapy
Early diagnosis greatly improves treatment outcomes.
Risk Factors
Factors that increase the risk of developing cervical cancer include:
• Smoking tobacco
• Having multiple sexual partners or a partner with multiple sexual partners
• Early sexual activity
• Other sexually transmitted infections (such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, or HIV)
• A weakened immune system
• Exposure before birth to diethylstilbestrol (DES), a medication used in the past to prevent miscarriage
Prevention and Early Detection
Cervical cancer is highly preventable through:
• HPV vaccination, which helps protect against the virus that causes most cervical cancers
• Routine Pap smear screening, which detects precancerous changes before they become cancer
• Practicing safe sex
• Avoiding smoking
Most health authorities recommend Pap smear screening from age 21, with regular follow-up as advised by a healthcare professional.
Pap Smear Services at New Crystal Hospital
At New Crystal Hospital, we provide professional Pap smear testing services in a safe, private, and supportive environment. Our experienced healthcare team is committed to early detection, accurate diagnosis, and timely care to help protect women’s health.
Take Action Today
Cervical cancer does not have to be life-threatening. Early screening saves lives.
If you are 21 years or older, or within the 30–60 age range, now is the right time to get screened.
Visit New Crystal Hospital today for your Pap smear test.
Call or walk in to schedule your screening - Hotline: 0544347239, MTN Toll-Free: 0800180260
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