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Cervical cancer is very difficult to prevent. There is now a series of shots to eliminate HPV (Human Papillomavirus), the primary cause of cervical cancer, but the eligible age for the shots is from 9-26. If you are in this age group, by all means, get the shots from your health care provider. Your best bet is to get an annual pap smear, which will check for signs cervical cancer.
What else can I help you with?
How do you avoid cervical cancer?
Get a yearly pap smear from a doctor, have protected sex ( most cervical cancer is a result of HPV that is transmitted through sex), and take care of yourself.
What can you do to avoid getting cancer?
To avoid getting cancer from being obese, you need to eat healthy and excercize regularly. You can still have candy every once and a while, but you mainly need to do what was said in the first sentance.
What things can a teenager do to cut the risk of cancer?
Avoid tobacco products (cigarettes, chew, etc), avoid unprotected sun exposure, and eat foods rich in antioxidants such as tomatoes, broccoli, and green tea. Basically, live a healthy lifestyle and your chances of getting cancer are greatly reduced.
How you get cancer?
The exact cause of cancer is unknown. Some think it is genetic, like breast cancer. But just because someone in your family has cancer doesn't mean you do to, it often means you have a higher chance of developing cancer than a person who has no one in their family with it. There are things you can do that put you at a higher risk for certain cancer, examples are: smoking cigarettes increases the chance of lung cancer. For girls, if you get HPV, which is an STI, you may have an increased chance of cervical cancer. So in conclusion, there isn't a set way to get cancer or a set way to avoid it, just take care of yourself!
How can a ten year old stop the risk of getting Cancer later on in life?
The very most important thing a ten year old can do to less his or her chances of getting cancer later in life is to not begin smoking. and, if you have pale colored skin, try to stay out of the sun and avoid getting sunburned. Other types of cancer are are more difficult to avoid.
Can you get cancer from eating only one meal a day?
Yes. You should eat at least five meals a day, to avoid getting cancer.
How soon after sex can you get a Pap smear to check for HPV or cervical cancer?
You should avoid anything in the vagina for 24 hours before a pap smear or HPV test.
Can a cone biopsy replace a hysterectomy?
In some cases, a cone biopsy may be used as a conservative treatment for cervical cancer for women who wish to avoid a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus).
How do fight cancer from taking over the body?
If you already have cancer you can undergo chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, gene therapy, or other treatment. Only an oncologist can advise you on these matters. If you are looking to avoid cancer, a diet consisting of a lot of grains, fruits and vegetables is recommended, getting a lot of antioxidants to keep out free radicals. There is no guarantee of avoiding cancer, but these things can help.
Does breast suking can avoid breast cancer?
Breast sucking will not avoid breast cancer.
Do people of all skin types have a risk of getting cancer?
Yes, unfortunately! Everyone has a chance of getting skin cancer. No is more prone to it than others though 99% of the people who do get it aren't careful in the sun and don't wear sunscreen etc. So if you want to avoid getting skin cancer wear sunscreen and a hat!
How many cigarettes for a man is safe the limit to avoid cancer?
Smoking does not necessarily cause lung cancer. It does however, increase the chances of getting it. There is no safe minimum, or maximum. To reduce your chances of lung cancer do not smoke at all.
