Let’s talk more about Cervical cancer

January is Cervical cancer month as you already know, but I would like to take a few minutes to talk about this type of cancer.

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is the primary cause of cervical cancer.  Smoking can increase your chances of getting cervical cancer.  Having a weak immunity also increases your risks.  Having multiple partners and not using protection also increases the risk for this cancer.

Some of the signs of cervical cancer are:  abnormal bleeding in between menstrual cycles, post-menopausal bleeding, unpleasant vaginal odor, painful sex, abnormal bloating and back pain.

Please remember that cervical cancer can affect any women.  Your mom, your sister, your niece, your co-worker, your friends, your aunt, your grandmother, your daughter… Cervical cancer doesn’t discriminate and every woman should have a pap smear every 2 to 3 years, if their last pap smear was normal.

Also, remember that not everyone has the same signs and symptoms.  If you are experiencing something that is abnormal for you for more than two week or so, please get check out.  The earlier the cancer is found the better the results.

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Have you done your breast self exam this month?

This a reminder to do your breast self exam this month.  Here is a chart to help you do a self exam if you have never done one before. Try to do an exam around the same time each month.

 

Here’s an adult feeling love and hope from Cards of Hope

Here is an adult that is part of the Cards of Hope program.  She is happily holding the cards that she has received from the program.  She loves getting hope, love and joy in the cards that she receives.

 

Child Receives Card From Cards Of Hope