Many young women today, over 80% are exposed to HPV, a virus that lead to cervical cancer. Chemoradiotherapy as a part of treatment is associated with acute and long-term side effects that significantly impacts quality of life (QOL) in cervical cancer survivors. Cancer diagnosis and treatment is associated with significant emotional load and physical changes. … [Read more...]
HPV: Uncovering the Cancer Risk
HPV or Human Papilloma Virus is the name for a group of viruses that affect your skin and the moist membranes lining your body, for example, in your cervix, anus, mouth and throat. According to Dr. Konstantin Zakashansky, a gynecological oncologist at Mount Sinai “There are more than a hundred subtypes of HPV virus, some of which can cause … [Read more...]
