CERVICAL CANCER: PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS AND MODERN TREATMENT METHODS
Keywords:
Cervical cancer , prevention, diagnostics, modern treatment, vaccination, HPV, screening.Abstract
One of the most prevalent cancers in women is cervical cancer. This article analyzes the disease's diagnosis, prevention, and contemporary treatment approaches. Screening tests, vaccinations, and advice on lowering risk factors are examples of preventive approaches. There is discussion of diagnostic techniques such the Pap test, HPV test, and biopsy. There are descriptions of several treatment modalities, including immunotherapy, chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. According to research findings, avoiding the condition and improving the efficacy of therapy depend on early detection and preventive actions.
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