CERVICAL CANCER

WHAT IS CERVICAL CANCER ?

Cervical cancer or often referred to as cervical cancer ranks 2nd as the most common type of cancer suffered by Indonesian women.. In the early phases of cervical cancer often shows no symptoms, as a result it is too late to be handled. 99% Cervical cancer related to Human Papillomavirus infection (HPV). Infeksi HPV juga dapat menyebabkan penyakit lain seperti kanker anogenital (vagina, vulva, penis dan anus) dan kutil kelamin.

Pencegahan kanker serviks :

  • Skrining rutin PAP SMEAR 3 tahun sekali
  • Vaksinasi HPV

Vaksin HPV idealnya diberikan saat usia 9-12 years. Berikut Jadwal pemberian vaksin HPV :

  • Usia 9-13 thn : 2 dosis dengan interval 12 Moon
  • Usia >13 thn : 3 dosis dengan interval 0, 2, 6 Moon
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