Video on secondary prevention of cervical cancer and self-sampling for testing
Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in younger women, but with proper education, testing, and vaccination – it can be almost entirely prevented.
Infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) affects most women at some point in their lives, but in most cases, the infection clears on its own. However, certain types of HPV can cause changes in cells which, if not detected early, can lead to cancer.
Prevention is key and includes:
• Regular gynecological check-ups
• Pap test every 3 years
• HPV test every 5 years
• HPV vaccination
Today, the HPV test can also be done using a self-sampling kit at home, giving women more flexibility and privacy.
It’s important to remember: Even if you feel completely healthy, preventive screening is still necessary. Most changes that can lead to cancer do not show symptoms in the early stages.
Protect yourself today, think about tomorrow!
Watch the educational video from the Before Time project and learn more:
Before Time video
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Rak vrata maternice jedan je od najčešćih oblika raka kod mlađih žena, ali uz odgovarajuću edukaciju, testiranja i cjepivo – može se gotovo u potpunosti spriječiti.
Zaraza humanim papiloma virusom (HPV) tijekom života pogađa većinu žena, no većina infekcija prolazi sama od sebe. Ipak, neki tipovi HPV-a mogu uzrokovati promjene na stanicama koje, ako se ne prepoznaju na vrijeme, mogu dovesti do raka.
Prevencija je ključna, a uključuje:
• Redovite ginekološke preglede
• Papa-test svake 3 godine
• HPV test svakih 5 godina
• Cijepljenje protiv HPV-a
HPV test danas je moguće napraviti i samostalnim uzimanjem uzorka kod kuće, što ženama pruža veću fleksibilnost i privatnost.
Važno je zapamtiti: i ako se osjećate potpuno zdravo – preventivni pregled i dalje je potreban. Većina promjena koje mogu dovesti do raka ne pokazuje simptome u ranoj fazi.
Zaštiti se danas, misli na sutra!
Pogledajte edukativni video projekta Before Time i saznajte više:
Before Time video
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