cervical cancer

Question 1

advantages of cervical screening

Answer 1

reduced disease incidence 
reduced disease mortality 
earlier, less radical treatment 
cost-effective 
overall population benefit

Question 2

symptoms of cervical cancer

Answer 2

unusual vaginal discharge/bleeding
bleeding after sex
intermenstrual bleeding
dyspereunia

Question 3

who is eligible for cervical screening

Answer 3

women aged 25-64

Question 4

how often is cervical screening

Answer 4

every 3 years aged 25-49

every 5 years aged 50-64

Question 5

what is involved in the cervical screening procedure

Answer 5

speculum examination
visual examination of the cervix
brush sample of the cells from the transformation zone of the cervix for liquid based cytology

Question 6

which types of HPV are vaccinated against

Answer 6

type 16 and 18

types 6 and 11 since 2012

Question 7

which types of HPV are responsible for cervical cancer

Answer 7

types 16 and 18

Question 8

why is screening still important even if you have had the HPV vaccine

Answer 8

30% of cervical cancers are not protected against by the vaccine