Cervical Cancer, HPV, human papilloma virus

 Introduction:

The cervix is the lower part of the uterus, conical in shape at the lower narrow portion of the uterus which connects to the upper vagina. Cervical cancer may not cause any symptoms initially, but pelvic pain or bleeding from the vagina may occur later. It usually takes several years for normal cells in the cervix to turn into cancer cells. Treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these. There has been research showing that nutrients found in carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, collard greens, papaya, bell peppers, tomatoes, and gooseberry may be associated with a lower risk of cervical cancer.