Cervical Cancer
- Cervical cancer is the most common cancer found in Thai women and causes the death of up to 7 Thai women per day.
- It is not a hereditary disease but is mainly caused by HPV virus infection through all forms of sexual intercourse. Condoms cannot provide 100% protection against this virus.
- HPV is a highly contagious virus. Statistics show that 8 out of 10 women have a chance of being infected with this virus at some point in their lives.
- Women who have sexual intercourse at a young age are at higher risk of HPV infection. The age group 18-28 years is when this virus infection is most commonly found.
- This virus infection may occur without symptoms. By the time it is detected, it is often in an advanced stage, causing about half of the patients to die.
Today, women can protect themselves from cervical cancer by getting the HPV vaccine, which boosts immunity to keep you safer and can prevent cervical cancer by 70%.
