A NEW test will predict whether a woman is at a risk of developing cervical cancer earlier than a smear test, scientists say. Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) wh…
A NEW test will predict whether a woman is at a risk of developing cervical cancer earlier than a smear test, scientists say.which means women who contract it need regular monitoring.A new test will improve the ability to predict whether women with human papillomavirus, stock image of HPV cells, are at risk of developing cervical cancer, scientists sayPlus there are more than 200 HPVs associated with varying degrees of cancer risk, which can further complicate diagnosis and treatment.
They also found it could provide rapid results at low cost and help avoid unnecessary diagnostic procedures.The test was used to analyse samples from 55 patients, 28 with low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions and 27 patients with precancerous high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions .The procedure also detected two more HPV-positive patients than the DNA test and also identified more patients with multiple HPV infections, researchers say.
That's why it's absolutely crucial that you know what changes to look out for and get them tested ASAP.The most common and earliest sign of cervical cancer tends to be irregular bleeding.It's an especially alarming sign in postmenopausal women who no longer have periods. There's no age limit to developing cervical cancer.Everyone's discharge is different, so it's a case of knowing what is normal for you.
A loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss tend to be signs that the body isn't working properly - it's trying to conserve energy. If you notice that you're not eating as you normally do, go to your GP. Prof Eloit suggests the use of HPV RNA-Seq in certain patients can help eliminate unnecessary procedures.
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