We were browsing the web searching for some informative articles on just how dangerous HPV can be in women, and indeed, we find yet again some rather startling truths. There are thousands of women that die in the US each year due to cervical cancer that is caused by the HPV virus. With these shocking numbers revealed, we also found out another interesting thing: the National Cervical Cancer Coalition has dubbed the month of January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, as they try to educate women around the world of the dangers of having HPV. Even more interesting is this related article that we found that was published on January 5, 2010 in the Baltimore Sun, entitled, “January is Cervical Health Awareness Month.”
The article cites,
“National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) launches campaign against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) cancer menace.
Cervical Cancer is the only cancer known to be exclusively caused by a common virus, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Nearly 4,000 women in America die of cervical cancer every year. An estimated 11,000 new cases will be diagnosed in the United States during 2010.
Recent research indicates that high-risk HPVs also cause some cases of cancers of the mouth, head and neck in men and women. Other than persons practicing lifelong abstinence, most women, and men, acquire an HPV infection during their lifetimes. Fortunately, most HPV infections are benign and disappear spontaneously. Some, however, do not go away and if persistent for many years, and even decades, may cause cancers.
Early detection of these precancers can be effectively treated before they become cancer. Regular gynecological Pap tests detect most cell changes due to HPV long before they progress to cervical cancer. New guidelines continue to recommend regular screening. Cervical cytology screening is recommended for women every two years beginning at age 21.
The National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) founded in 1996, is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to serving women with, or at risk for, cervical cancer and HPV disease (www.nccc-online.org).”
(Source: Internet, 2010; http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/women/sns-health-cervical-awareness-month,0,5953980.story.)
If you think that you have signs and symptoms of HPV, such as warts, genital warts or anal warts, then don’t delay. Seek a medical doctor right away! You may also want to look into taking daily supplements that provide a natural remedy for HPV to better help fight off this virus.
