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The article is written by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Thu Hoai - Unit Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Obstetrics Department - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Cervical cancer is a common cancer in women, the rate of cervical cancer is estimated at 13.1/100000 women worldwide, in Vietnam, cervical cancer ranks 4th. among the most common cancers in women after breast, stomach, and lung cancers.
1. Benefits of cervical cancer screening
Early cervical cancer screening helps detect abnormalities, precancerous signs, or early cancer, increases the chances of successful treatment, reduces treatment costs, and improves quality of life for patients. core.
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2. Cervical cancer screening age
At what age to start cervical cancer screening is a concern of many women. According to 2018 guidelines from the United States Preventive Task Force (USPSTF) and 2016 guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) if you are not in a high-risk group for cervical cancer (Do not have multiple sex partners, If you do not have immunocompromised diseases, are not exposed to Diethylstilbestrol, have no previous history of cervical cancer, etc.), you should be screened for cervical cancer from the age of 21.
Screening at this age with cytology may be enough follow-up for you. From 30 years of age and older, the combined cytology test and cervical cancer virus detection is one of the good options to help detect cervical cancer early.
Routine rescreening is required and the timing of rescreening will depend on your test results. Screening was performed on a continuum and was stopped only in women over 65 years of age, who had had regular screening tests, had completely normal laboratory results in the previous 10 years (including at least 1 test done within 5 years).
Screening and early detection of cervical cancer is the key to a woman's happy life, remember that screening needs to be done periodically, don't be subjective if you only have 1 test result normal. Paying attention to abnormalities, having regular gynecological exams and performing cervical cancer screening are all things women should do to protect their health.
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With a system of modern equipment and a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors, when performing a screening package and early detection of cervical cancer at Vinmec International General Hospital, customers Gynecological cancer screening and early detection package will follow the following steps:
Consultation with a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology Screening for cervical cancer through automated system HPV genotype PCR and ultrasound bow through the vagina. Colposcopy: Detect abnormal early lesions in the cervix Other tests: abdominal ultrasound, blood test... In order to further improve the quality of diagnosis and treatment, National General Hospital Vinmec has applied the ThinPrep Pap Test for early detection of cervical cancer, this new method is currently being used commonly in the US and Europe. ThinPrep Pap Test has created a turning point compared to the traditional Pap smear method, through membrane controlled cell transfer technology, which increases the sensitivity and specificity in detecting precancerous cells. , especially glandular epithelial cells, a type of cancer cell that is difficult to detect.
At Vinmec, the application of modern methods and procedures to ensure sterility helps to achieve the most accurate results. Screening results are returned to your home with specific advice and recommendations for the patient.
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