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CERVICAL CANCER

Defining cervical cancer, identifying risk factors, and discussing barriers to CC treatment and prevention.

What is Cervical Cancer?

THE SILENT KILLER

Cervical cancer (CC) is a disease that occurs in the cells of one’s cervix.

  • The cervix is the lower, constricted part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
  • Symptoms of CC can vary from patient to patient, but generally include:
  • Menstrual bleeding that is unusually heavy and lasts longer than typical cycles have
  • Bleeding inbetween cycles
  • Bleeding after intercourse
  • Unexplained pelvic and back pain that persists consistently over time
  • Post-menopausal bleeding
  • None

Cervical Cancer Risk Factors

Risk Factors

Risk factors for CC include:

  • Having had HPV
  • Having HIV
  • Having used birth control for 5 or more years
  • Having given birth to 3+ children
  • Having had multiple sexual partners
  • Smoking
  • Persons who smoke are about twice as likely to develop cervical cancer than those who do not smoke.

Unavoidable risk factors:

  • Age
  • Race
  • Low socioeconomic status
  • Being a transgender or non-binary person

Barriers to Cervical Healthcare

Barriers to Screening

Barrier to CC screening is a risk factor for several groups. These include:

  • Socioeconomically disadvantaged groups and BIPOCs
  • Those who are transgender, GNC and/or non-binary
  • Those of intersectional identities
  • Those who have experienced sexual assault

The Silent Killer

Why is CC called the Silent Killer

  • Cervical cancer is largely preventable.
  • Barriers to preventative screening remain.
  • The nickname “silent killer” speaks to that CC sometimes presents no symptoms in its early stages. This is why it's so important for anyone with a cervix to get regular screenings as they may not experience symptoms until the disease has significantly progressed
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