10 Most Common Cancers
8. Cervical Cancer
In 2018, cancer of the cervix uteri, or cervical cancer, was ranked 8th among the most common cancers worldwide. There were 569,847 new cases diagnosed in 2018 and this represents 3.3% of all the cancers globally. It is now known that cervical cancer is a long-term consequence of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection. It has been reported that HPV 16 and HPV 18 accounts for a majority of the cases of cervical cancer.
Prophylactic HPV vaccination has been shown to be effective and is recommended for girls aged 10 to 14 years old. Despite effective vaccines, screening is still a priority as it has been proven to be successful in the prevention of cancer and treatment of precursor lesions. Medical imaging helps assess the extent of the cancer. Treatment options include surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.
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