“Cervical Cancer” A deadly threat that can be treated.. if regularly screened
With the average death rate of “cervical cancer” patients reaching as high as 7 people per day, it shows that… Thai women overlook regular cervical cancer screening. Especially if you are one of the at-risk individuals, promptly getting screened for cervical cancer… increases your chances of being cured of cervical cancer.
These behaviors… that risk “cervical cancer”
- Infected with HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) in the cervical area
- Having sexual intercourse at a young age
- Having multiple sexual partners or having sex with a man who has multiple partners
- Taking contraceptive pills continuously for a long time
- Smoking
- Lack of cervical cancer screening
Cervical cancer screening is divided into 2 methods
- Conventional Pap Smear
In this examination, the doctor uses a spatula or a small brush to collect cells from the cervix and smear them onto a glass slide. This method has limitations… as some cells remain on the collection tool! Cells may overlap in multiple layers, and mucus and blood cells may obscure abnormal cells, making the results difficult to read and increasing the chance of errors. - SurePath Method (BD SurePath Liquid-Base Pap test)
This examination uses new technology where the doctor uses a specially designed device to collect cells from the cervix, then detaches the head of the collection device into a vial containing a preservative solution. This allows the same sample to be tested up to 5 times. The collected cells are arranged in a thin layer without mucus or blood obscuring them, making the results easier and more accurate to read. It increases the detection rate of HSIL abnormal cells by 64.4% compared to the conventional method.
