This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Hampton Roads Health and Wellness Care LLC, your provider of urgent care services in Chesapeake, Virginia, recognizes the importance of learning the factors influencing the development of cancer cells in the cervix, a part of the body that links the vagina to the uterus.
An observable lesion in the cervix is the primary sign of cervical cancer in women and can be treated by a variety of available treatment methods in our wellness center, such as radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and surgery. However, albeit cervical cancer is hereditary and treatable, prevention is still better than cure because the likelihood of developing one increases when we follow an unhealthy lifestyle.
Hereunder are the factors that lead to cervical cancer that we have to avoid:
- Engaging in unprotected sex
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection passed through skin-to-skin genital contact or sharing play toys. People who engage in unprotected sex, especially with multiple partners are highly at risk for HPV, which can lead to cervical cancer.
- Not consuming enough nutrients
Failure to take vitamins and nutrients from healthy foods can weaken your immune system, which makes it difficult to successfully destroy the growth of cancerous cells.
- Smoking
Cigarettes have 70 cancer-causing chemicals that can enter the bloodstream and alter the person’s DNA, which can eventually develop into cancer.
We offer different laboratory services that you can avail of if you wish to be tested for cervical cancer. We can assure you that our services are fast, accurate, and highly confidential.
For those who are unable to visit the clinic to undergo laboratory services, we also have in home services for you.
Contact us to get started with our primary care services in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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