Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer or cancer of the cervix (often also called cervical cancer) is one of the most common cancer for women. The facts show that millions of women in the world are infected with HPV, which is considered a disease through sexual intercourse most common in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this infection is a major risk factor for cervical cancer. Every year, hundreds of thousands of cases of HPV are diagnosed in the world and thousands of women died of cervical cancer, caused by the infection.
Cervical cancer or cervical cancer occur in the reproductive organs of a woman. The cervix is the narrow section at the bottom between the vagina and uterus of a woman. In part this is happening place and the growth of cervical cancer.

What are the causes and symptoms of cervical cancer or cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer caused by HPV infection (human papillomavirus) or human papilloma virus. HPV causes warts in men and women, including genital warts, called condylomata akuminatum. Only a few of the hundreds of variants of HPV that can cause cancer. Cervical cancer or cervical cancer can occur if there is an infection that does not heal for a long time. In contrast, most HPV infections will go away, overcome by the immune system. If the immune system decreases, the HPV infection will mengganas and can cause cervical cancer. Symptoms did not appear at an early stage, that is why cervical cancer that starts from HPV infection is considered as "The Silent Killer".

Some symptoms can be observed although not always an indication of HPV infection. Whitish or spend a little blood after intercourse is little sign of symptoms of this cancer. In addition, a yellowish liquid that smells in the genital area can also be an indication of HPV infection. This virus can be transmitted from one patient to another and infect the person. Transmission can be through direct contact and because of sex.

Symptoms of Cervical Cancer

Whitish or spend a little blood after intercourse Smelling yellowish fluid in the genital area The transmission of the virus which ultimately infected person The poor person's lifestyle may be supporting the increasing number of patients with this cancer. Smoking habits, lack of vitamin C, vitamin E and folic acid may be the cause. Have sex with men who like to switch pairs The Pill for a long time or come from families who have a history of cancer.

Detection of Cervical Cancer

The easiest way to find out by cytological examination of the cervix. VIA (Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid) Method of examination with cervical smear or cervix with acetic acid. Then observe whether there is any abnormality such as a white area. If no color change, then it can be no infection in the cervix. Pap smear Pap smear test methods in common: the doctor uses a scraper or brush to remove a small sample of cervical cells or cervical. Then these cells will be analyzed in the laboratory. The test can reveal whether there is infection, inflammation, or abnormal cells.

 Thin prep Thin prep method is more accurate than Pap smears. If a Pap smear only take some of the cells in the cervix or cervix, the Thin prep will inspect all parts of the cervix or uterus. Of course the result will be far more accurate and precise. Colposcopy If all test results on the previous method showed the presence of infection or anomalies, colposcopy procedure will be done by using a tool equipped with a magnifying lens to observe the infected part. The aim is to determine whether there are lesions or abnormal tissue in the cervix or cervix. If there is abnormal, a biopsy - taking a small amount of tissue from the body - made and treatment for cervical cancer begin.

how to prevent infection with HPV and cervical cancer?

Although cervical cancer is scary, but we all can prevent it. You can do a lot of precautionary measures before ultimately infected with HPV and cervical cancer. Some practical ways you can do in everyday life include: Have a healthy diet, rich in vegetables, fruit and cereal to stimulate the immune system. For example, consuming a variety of carotene, vitamins A, C, and E, and folic acid can reduce the risk of cervical cancer. Avoid smoking. Much evidence suggests the use of tobacco can increase the risk of cervical cancer. Avoid sex before marriage or at a very young age or a dozen years. Avoid having sex during menstrual period proved to be effective to prevent and inhibit the formation and development of cervical cancer.

 Avoid having sex with multiple partners.

The routine Pap smear tests regularly. Currently, a Pap smear test can be done even at the health center at an affordable price.
Alternative Pap smear is a test IVA with a cheaper cost of Pap smears. The goal for early detection of HPV infection. The HPV vaccine or vaccination to prevent HPV infection. Perform cleaning sex organs or vagina known as a toilet. This can be done alone or can also with the help of specialists. The goal is to clean the female sex organs of dirt and disease.

Is there a way for us to cure cervical cancer?

The medical treatment of cervical cancer can be done by heating, diathermy or laser for a new experience cell abnormality. If the disease has reached the stage of precancer and cervical cancer have been identified, then there are some things you can do to cure, among others: 1. Cone biopsy, that is by taking a bit of cervical cells, including cells undergoing changes. 2. Operation, namely by taking the cancerous area, usually the uterus and cervix. 3. Radiotherapy is by using high-powered X-rays that can be done internally and externally

In addition to cancer treatment is medically, there is also a natural cancer drug that can overcome the disease of cervical cancer. Ants Nest (Myrmecodia pendans) is a plant that originated from Papua, which has traditionally been used by indigenous Papuans to treat a variety of hereditary diseases, including various types of cancer.

And now the results of modern research found that these plants contain active compounds is important as flavonoids, tocopherols, polyphenols, and rich in various minerals that are useful as anti-oxidant and anti-cancer shown to be effective and eliminate various types of tumors both benign or malignant cancer

Ants Nest ability empirically as cervical cancer drug allegedly related to the content of flavonoids. There are several mechanisms of flavonoid in combating tumors / cancer, for example inactivation of carcinogens, antiproliferasi (inhibits the multiplication of abnormal cells in cancer), inhibition of cell cycle, induction of apoptosis and differentiation, angiogenesis inhibition, and reversal of multidrug resistance or a combination of mechanisms mechanisms.

Ants Nest also contain tocopherol. Tocopherol vitamin E, which have an effect similar to an effective antioxidant. According to Prof Dr Elin Yulinah Sukandar, Professor of Pharmacy ITB, tocopherol content was quite high.

Efficacy of ant nests to help cure cervical cancer (cervical) seen in the testimony of a mother in the area Jaya Pura. Since its introduction 6 years ago as a medicinal plant, Ants Nest users are increasing rapidly, not confined to Indonesia, but also used in some other countries, like Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, Holland, Britain and the United States. Many positive reports from users Ants Nest has proven itself an amazing efficacy in treating various diseases memautkan such as cancer, tumors, and so forth.