Recently, the studio of Liu Wei, the overall champion of "My Type My Show", released an obituary that Liu Wei's mother died due to cervical cancer recurrence.
Xu Bold, an anti-cancer Internet celebrity on a video platform, recently died of cervical cancer after 4 years, at the age of 38.
Cervical cancer, also known as cervical cancer, is a malignant tumor that occurs in the cervical region of the uterus and is one of the most common malignant tumors in gynecology.
There are many factors associated with cervical cancer, such as: human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, multiple sexual partners, smoking, premature sexual life (before the age of 16), immunosuppression, etc.
Among them, HPV infection is one of the most important causative factors.
Therefore, to prevent cervical cancer, we must pay attention to the following aspects:
1. Do a good physical examination
In general, more than 99.7% of cervical cancers are related to HPV virus, but the current screening methods for this virus are relatively perfect, and it is a disease that can be prevented and controlled in time. As long as standardized screening is carried out, it can be detected as early as possible, treated in time, and prognostic.
So, when is it better to start a physical examination?
In general, women who have sex are advised to have cervical cancer screening from the age of 21.
Between the ages of 21 and 29, TCT (cervical cytology) is recommended every 3 years.
Between the ages of 30 and 65, individual TCT tests can be continued every 3 years, or a combination of TCT and HPV can be selected every 5 years.
Cervical cytology can no longer be performed as long as the age is over 65 years old, the cervical cytology is normal within a few years, or the cervix has been removed for non-neoplastic causes.
2. Do a good job of sexual hygiene
In order to prevent cervical cancer, try to avoid high-risk sexual life, such as: no fixed sexual partner, no condom, etc.;
At the same time, you can minimize risk factors and make yourself safer by quitting smoking, enhancing autoimmunity and preventing sexually transmitted diseases.
3. Vaccination against cervical cancer
HPV infection is the most important risk factor for the development of cervical cancer, so HPV vaccination can largely block the occurrence of cervical cancer.
HPV has more than 200 genotypes, and according to its potential to induce cancer, it is medically divided into high-risk genotype groups and low-risk genotype groups.
The current International Agency for Research on Cancer has determined that type 16/18 of the high-risk types is the most common type of HPV, and about 70% of cervical cancers worldwide are caused by them.
HpV6/11 in the low-risk type causes 90% of skin and genital warts.
At present, there are three vaccines available worldwide to prevent HPV: bivalent vaccines, quadrivalent vaccines and nine-valent vaccines.
In general, the higher the number of "valences", the wider the range of preventable viruses.
Therefore, if possible, it is recommended to give priority to the nine-valent HPV vaccine, of course, you can also choose the other two.
At present, there are strict restrictions on the age of HPV vaccination in China:
Bivalent vaccine approved for vaccination at 9 to 45 years of age;
Quadrivalent vaccines are approved for vaccination at ages 20 to 45;
The nine-valent vaccine is only approved for vaccination at 16 to 26 years of age.
At present, HPV infections on the mainland show a "double peak" characteristic: the first wave of infection peaks in women aged 15-24, while the other wave of infection peaks in women aged 40-44 years.
It can be seen that the earlier the vaccine is vaccinated, the better, and women have the highest cost performance of the HPV vaccine before the first sexual life, so as long as the child is 9 years old, the bivalent vaccine can be given in time.
Because cervical cancer is one of the malignant tumors, as long as it is diagnosed, it needs to be actively treated.
Cervical cancer treatment needs to be considered according to the patient's age, physique, fertility requirements, stage, pathological type, family conditions, hospital conditions and other comprehensive factors, so whether cervical cancer can be cured should be determined according to the actual situation of each person, usually the early prognosis will be better, while the late prognosis is relatively poor.
The treatment methods commonly used in clinical practice are mainly divided into surgical treatment, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Under normal circumstances, early cervical cancer is treated by active and timely surgery, and then according to the actual situation of the individual to decide whether to supplemental radiotherapy or chemotherapy, the prognosis effect is often better.
Patients in the middle and late stages can achieve the purpose of controlling the development of the disease, prolonging the survival time and improving the quality of life by undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
How is cervical cancer cared for?
1. Improve autoimmunity
Some exercises can be carried out appropriately, especially relatively gentle exercises, such as walking, yoga, etc., which can improve the body's resistance and enhance autoimmunity.
It can enhance the body's resistance to diseases by supplementing vitamins and taking oral transfer factor solutions, and use its own immunity to fight cancer cells.
2. The diet is nutritious
Malignant tumors are wasting diseases, so patients can eat more foods rich in protein and vitamins, and eat more vegetables and fruits, such as: milk, beef, oranges, apples, carrots, eggs, etc.
If there is vaginal bleeding, you can eat some foods that supplement iron and blood appropriately, such as pig blood, pork liver, lean meat, etc.
3. Adjust your mood in time
In fact, compared with some other cancers, early cervical cancer is not very difficult to treat, and the prognosis is also relatively good.
Therefore, patients must pay attention to relaxing their mood, do not give themselves too much pressure, and actively cooperate with doctors to treat, there will be miracles.