Cervicalcancer may not sound familiar in the ears of society. However, a cancer thatlodged in the cervix of these women will not cease to haunt the women inIndonesia. If there is a myth, cervical cancer is preventable. In fact,vaccination of human papilloma virus (HPV) is the primary prevention ofcervical cancer by helping the formation of antibodies.
"Indeed, in developing countries, knowledge about this cancer isstill lacking. This is due in terms of geography and also the limitations ofmanpower and funds, "said Dr. Supriyadi Gandamiharja. Dr. SpOG (K),Konsulen Sub - Section Gynecology - Oncology, Department of Obstetrics andgynecology RSHS, while conveying the material in the Seminar and Talkshow"Save Your Area", Prevent and Cervical Cancer Early Detection, in theAuditorium Building Lt.2 Teaching Hospitals (RSP ) Unpad-RSHS, Sunday (19/02).
Cervical cancer that affects women is caused by HPV, with HPV type 16and type 18 together cause 71% of cases of cervical cancer. This cancer canaffect all ages, but the incidence will increase in women over the age of 40years.
"For married women, cervical cancer can be detected through PapSmear Test, test VIA (Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid), and Thin Prep,"said dr. Supriyadi in front of about 350 participants. Also attending as aspeaker at the event, dr. Lien Rohalina Cancer Foundation Oesadi of Indonesia,Bandung and Siti Maryam, a patient with cervical cancer.
In contrast to other viral infections such as hepatitis are oftencharacterized by symptoms of fever, HVP virus causes no symptoms because thecells that attack specific parts of the cervix. However, dr. Supriyadi addedthat cervical cancer can be prevented, one way is to find and treat pre-cancersbefore they become cervical cancer.
"Nurture reproduksimu organ, making the organ reproduksimu forhealthy reproduction. Inspect regularly, and do the vaccination, "themessage dr. Supriyadi.
Met on the sidelines of the event, Chairman of the Committee Jessica Nadia,sked., Said that the seminar was organized by students of ProfessionalEducation Specialist (PPPDS) parts of Obstetrics and Gynecology FKUP-RSHS.
"This event was organized as an effort to increase public awarenessand concern about the importance of prevention and early detection of cervicalcancer of women," explains Jessica.
In addition, the committee also opened the service PAP smear and HPVVaccination in place. The enthusiasm of participants of the seminar was alsoseen in the booths that provide the committee, such as stand-service laboratoryserving Prodia PAP Smear and stand-RSHS FKUP serving HPV vaccination.
"For HPV Vaccination, especially for the register at the event,will be given a discount of 30% of RSHS. If the vaccine is usually a one-time,the patient must pay about 900ribu dollars, in the event the patient only pays630ribu rupiah. And, the vaccine should be done for 3 times, "explainsJessica.
However, the price is quite expensive to vaccinate, did not dampen the desireof one seminar participant. Gita, for example. Student from one of the collegesin the city of Bandung was deliberately come and attend seminars and enroll tovaccinate. Important to him, to prevent cervical cancer early.
"Yes, I came here to do the vaccinations. I know, the cost of vaccinationwas indeed expensive. 3 times the vaccination could almost 3 million dollars.Here, I can do the vaccinations with affordable price, "says Gita.
Jessica then added that if the view of the problems occurred, he expects thepublic will increasingly understand the dangers of cervical cancer and get theright information and clear about the benefits of prevention and regularscreening.
"If there are still many myths about cervical cancer out there, wealign the events ni. It is hoped the participants will be more aware of thedangers of this cancer, and can pass this information to the public a lot,"added Jessica. *
Reported by: Lydia Okva Anjelia
Source : http://www.unpad.ac.id
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