- Hermina Mutiara Bunda Salatiga<\/a><\/li>
- 12 February 2024<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Facts About Cancer You Need to Know<\/a><\/h3>
Hello Hermina Friends, \n\n Cancer is one of the diseases that is a frightening specter for many people. Although there is already a lot of information available, there are still some facts that we need to know so that we can better understand and face cancer wisely. Here are some important facts about cancer that you need to know: \n\n 1. Cancer Can Attack Anyone \n\n Cancer does not discriminate based on age, gender, or social background. Children, teenagers, and adults are all at risk of developing cancer. Therefore, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and carry out early detection regularly. \n\n 2. Early Detection \n\n Early detection plays a crucial role in dealing with cancer. The earlier cancer is detected, the greater the chance of curing the disease. Routine checkups and knowledge of the symptoms of each type of cancer are very important for identifying health problems early on. \n\n 3. Cancer Can Be Prevented \n\n Some types of cancer can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, excessive exposure to sunlight, and unhealthy eating habits can increase the risk of cancer. Changing these habits can help reduce the risk of developing cancer. \n\n 4. Cancer is Not a Punishment or Curse \n\n Despite the stigma and myths surrounding cancer, it is important to remember that cancer is not a punishment or curse. Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors can influence a person's risk of cancer. Social support and psychological counseling are very important for cancer patients and their families. \n\n 5. Each Type of Cancer is Unique \n\n There are various types of cancer, and each type has different characteristics and treatment methods. Knowledge about a particular type of cancer, including symptoms, detection methods, and treatment options, is very important. Consultation with an oncologist will provide a better understanding. \n\n 6. Cancer Therapy Can Cause Side Effects \n\n Although cancer therapy aims to cure or control the growth of cancer cells, many of them cause side effects. These include fatigue, nausea, weight loss, and hair loss. Understanding and support during the treatment process are very important for cancer patients. \n\n 7. Cancer Can Recur \n\n Some types of cancer have the potential to recur after treatment. Regular monitoring and follow-up care may be necessary to prevent cancer recurrence. Family support, a healthy lifestyle, and regular monitoring with the medical team can help minimize the risk of recurrence. \n\n Learning the facts about cancer is an important step in the prevention and management of this disease. Good education, early detection, and social support can play a major role in providing hope and a better quality of life for those affected by cancer. Do not hesitate to consult with a healthcare professional for more information and support. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Padang<\/a><\/li>
- 10 January 2024<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Early Detection as an Effort to Prevent Cervical Cancer<\/a><\/h3>
Cancer or cervical cancer occurs due to infection with the HPV virus (human papillomavirus) which is usually spread through sexual intercourse. Cervical cancer is quite deadly and often causes no symptoms at first, but when they appear, the symptoms are often mistaken for menstrual symptoms or a urinary tract infection. \n\n Common symptoms experienced by cervical cancer sufferers are bleeding during sex or after menopause and menstruation, vaginal discharge that contains blood and has a foul smell, pelvic pain and pain during intercourse. \n\n Cervical cancer is a cancer that can be avoided and the incidence rate reduced by taking preventive measures so that it does not have a fatal impact. The following are efforts that can be taken to prevent cervical cancer: \n\n \n Primary Prevention Efforts \n \n\n Primary prevention is carried out to prevent contact with carcinogens or the main cause of cervical cancer (HPV virus) through promotional or educational activities, such as outreach activities or health education in the community to lead a healthy lifestyle, avoid risk factors for cancer, carry out immunization with the HPV vaccine and others. \n\n \n Secondary Prevention Efforts \n \n\n This effort is carried out by screening/early detection and therapy of precancerous lesions and early invasive lesions. Detecting cervical cancer as early as possible is also part of efforts to prevent more serious impacts. \n\n Here are several ways to detect cervical cancer early: \n\n IVA (Visual Inspection of Acetic Acid) \n\n IVA is a simple way to detect cervical cancer as early as possible. This examination is usually cheaper, more practical, and easier to carry out with simple equipment and can also be carried out by non-gynecologists, such as in community health centers. The aim of IVA examination is to reduce the morbidity of the disease by early treatment of cases found to identify abnormalities in the cervix. \n\n Requirements for Taking the IVA Test \n\n \n Have you ever had sexual relations? \n Not menstruating/menstruating \n Not pregnant \n Do not have intimate relations for at least 24 hours before the examination \n \n\n PAP SMEAR \n\n A Pap smear is a procedure to detect cervical (cervix) cancer in women. A Pap smear can also find abnormal cells (precancerous cells) in the cervix that can develop into cancer. Screening using the pap smear method is carried out to see cell changes from normal, pre-cancerous to cancer. A Pap smear is performed by taking a sample of cells in the cervix. After that, the cell sample will be examined in the laboratory to find out whether the sample contains precancerous cells or cancer cells. Pap smears can also be used to detect infection or inflammation of the cervix. The pap smear method requires an anatomic pathology specialist to carry out the assessment. \n\n HPV DNA test \n\n HPV DNA examination is a procedure to detect high-risk types of HPV (human papilloma virus) infection in women such as women who suffer from HIV, have a weak immune system, were exposed to diethylstilbestrol (DES) before birth, had high levels of abnormal results (precancerous lesions). on pap smears. HPV infection can trigger abnormal changes in cervical cells that have the potential to become cervical cancer or other types of cancer, such as vaginal cancer and anal cancer. HPV DNA examination is carried out by taking a sample of cells from the cervix. The sample will be examined in a laboratory to determine whether there is genetic material (DNA) from HPV in the cervical cells. The HPV test is much more sensitive than papsmea and is carried out using the PCR method so it is more accurate. This test can be done every 3 years if the results are negative \n\n Cervical cancer can be prevented by routinely carrying out early detection. And if Hermina's friends still want to be healthy and avoid the dangers of cervical cancer, of course Hermina's friends must always maintain a healthy lifestyle and start caring about themselves by carrying out early detection or early screening to find out their current health conditions. And don't be afraid to see a doctor, because the sooner you know, the sooner appropriate treatment can be taken. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Kemayoran<\/a><\/li>
- 26 August 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Incidence, mortality and risk factors of cervical cancer<\/a><\/h3>
Cervical cancer is a malignancy of the cervix, which located between the lower part of the uterus and vagina. In Indonesia, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women following breast cancer, up to 36,000 new cases in 2020. \n\n High risk type of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer, which can also cause cancer of vulva, vagina, larynx, and oropharynx; while the low risk type can cause disease such as non-malignant genital warts. HPV exposure could prevented by the immune system to case a disease, but in some cases, it stays inside the body and could develop into cancer cells. Cervical cancer could be prevented and detected earlier by regular pap smears, HPV-DNA, Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) examinations, and also vaccination to protect from HPV infection. Risk factors are young-age sexual intercourse, promiscuity, prior sexual transmitted disease, smoking, and immunocompromised condition. Symptoms occur are bleeding, vaginal bleeding out of menstrual cycle, post-menopausal bleeding, post-coitus bleeding, smelly vaginal discharge, and pelvic pain which usually occurs in an advanced stage. \n\n \n\n This disease can be treat with options based on disease’ stage from removal of uterus and lymph nodes, to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. During early stage, the 5-year survival rate reaches 90%. If proliferation into surrounding organs or lymph nodes occur, the 5-year survival rate decreased into 50%. Even after completing the cancer treatment, regular check-up is still recommended to determine the possibility of recurrence. Around one-third of women that have completed treatment, experience relapse with 1-22% of stage I-II and 28-64% of stage II-IV. \n\n It's important for women to carry out early detection and prevention of cervical cancer, aside from early recognized, it also prevent from developing into higher stages of disease, increasing the cure rate expected. Physicians will confirm the presence of HPV genetic materials (DNA) in the cervix of woman suspected having a cervical cancer by pap smear examination as one of the methods. It is not needed to wait for occurring symptoms to check with a gynaecologist. Scheduling a regular check-up to gynaecologist since teenage are well recommended. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Kemayoran<\/a><\/li>
- 24 August 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Successful Separation Surgery of Conjoined Twins<\/a><\/h3>
Conjoined twins are twins who were born with attached body-parts to each other. It occurs due to incomplete separation during identical twins were formed. There’s another theory states that it was caused by fusion of two fertilized eggs that were initially separated. It is a rare condition with an incidence of one in 200,000 live births. \n\n \n\n Conjoined twins’ type are differentiated based on attached body-parts: \n\n \n\n \n Thoracopagus (chest attachment) \n Omphalopagus (attached to the stomach) \n Pyopagus (attachment to the back and buttocks) \n Craniopagus (to the head) \n Ischiopagus (attached to the pelvis) \n Parapagus (attached to the side) \n Cephalopagus (attached to the face) \n Rachipagus (attached to the spine) \n \n\n \n\n Attached organs are vary from skin to organ system such as the brain, heart, liver, digestive tract, urinary tract, and pelvic bones. \n\n \n\n Separation of conjoined twins requires a multidisciplinary team involving pediatricians, neurosurgeons, pediatric surgeon, thoracic surgeon, orthopaedic surgeon, plastic surgeon, anaesthesia, medical rehabilitation, nutritionists, social workers and many others. Not all conjoined twins cases could be separated a holistic evaluation is needed to determine which part of the bodies are connected. Surgery is considered based on both babies’ condition of organ completeness, stability of health condition, difficulty level of surgery, possible complication and many more. For example, a condition that caused cancelation of surgery if both babies only have one heart. \n\n \n\n When the separation of conjoined twins was done, both babies should undergo follow-up care and rehabilitation to ensure appropriate growth and development, assisted by a medical rehabilitation team and social workers. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>"); $('#div_next_link').html(" <\/span>");
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