{"id":8403,"date":"2023-06-09T12:44:48","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T04:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=8403"},"modified":"2023-06-09T12:44:50","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T04:44:50","slug":"watsons-encourages-public-to-stay-protected-against-cervical-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/watsons-encourages-public-to-stay-protected-against-cervical-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Watsons encourages public to stay protected against cervical cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Health and beauty retailer Watsons encourages the public to stay protected against cervical cancer. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Philippines, cervical cancer is the\nsecond most frequent cancer among Filipino women, especially those aged 15 to\n44 years old.[1]<\/sup><\/a> 7,897 women\nare diagnosed with cervical cancer yearly and from that number, 4,052 of them\nsuccumb to the disease.[2]<\/sup><\/a> What\u2019s\nmore, cervical cancer also puts women at higher risk of miscarriage and\ninfertility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certain strains  of the Human Papillomavirus or HPV are the\nmain cause of cervical cancer.[3]<\/sup><\/a> It\u2019s the\nmost common sexually transmitted infection. Sexually active people, even with\njust one partner, can get HPV. This can be passed on even when they have no\nsigns or symptoms of the infection.[4]<\/sup><\/a>  Fortunately, HPV is a vaccine-preventable\ndisease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Vaccination provides an extra layer of\nprotection. We are working to help build healthier communities by making\nvaccination more convenient and ensuring that customers always have access to\naccurate health information,” says Jared De Guzman, Customer Director of\nWatsons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cervical cancer starts in the cervix which\nconnects the vagina, the birth canal, to the upper part of the uterus. Commonly\nknown as the womb, the uterus is where a baby grows during pregnancy. Anyone\nwith a cervix is at risk for cervical cancer, and the risk grows with age as\nthis occurs most often in people aged over 30.[5]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, cervical cancer may not show\nsigns and symptoms in its early stages. More often than not, it’s already in\nthe advanced stage when there’s bleeding or discharge from the vagina that is\nabnormal for you, including bleeding after sex.[6]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you start noticing any of these signs,\nimmediately see your doctor. The symptoms may be caused by something else, but\nthe only way to know you have cervical cancer is to see your doctor.[7]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule your regular screening tests with\nyour doctor. The Pap test, commonly known as Pap smear, looks for precancerous\ncells.[8]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also have a regular HPV test since it\nlooks for the virus that can cause these cell changes. But the greatest\npreventive measure against cervical cancer is the HPV vaccine.[9]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The HPV vaccine not only protects you against\nthe types of HPV that cause cervical cancer but also the types of HPV that\ncause vaginal and vulvar cancers. This vaccination is recommended for preteens\naged 11 to 12 years old but can be given at age 9, with your family doctor’s go\nsignal.[10]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you missed the HPV vaccine in your preteen\nyears, you can still get it until 26 years of age. Although it’s not\nrecommended for everyone older than 26, you can still talk to your doctor about\nit and get vaccinated until 45 years old.[11]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancer is a life-altering disease that\neveryone wishes to avoid. To ensure that the women in our lives live long and\nhappy lives, we must encourage them to prioritize their health and choose to be\nprotected against all preventable diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As every Filipino’s health partner, Watsons\nmakes it easier for you to have a good quality of life. You can easily schedule\nyour HPV vaccination through the Watsons Health Hub or visit any of the 1000+\nWatsons stores nationwide and ask their pharmacists. On your vaccination day, a\nfree doctor\u2019s assessment is included in their service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay\nProtected<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through Watson\u2019s amazing network, they\u2019re able\nto provide you with different products and services to ensure that you can look\nafter your overall health and wellness through accessible and affordable means.\nFrom June 15 to July 15, 2023, the Watsons Hub in SM North EDSA The Grand will\noffer free<\/em><\/strong> teleconsultation services to Watsons Pharmacy customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In partnership with The Medical City, the teleconsultation can provide patients with enhanced remote care through in-depth, physical examinations such as checking the heart rate, lung sounds, throat exam, ear exam, and taking temperature. After getting your diagnosis, you can buy the doctor\u2019s prescription at the Watsons Pharmacy beside the clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[1]<\/sup><\/a> Human\nPapillomavirus and Related Cancers, Fact Sheet 2023. HPV Centre. https:\/\/hpvcentre.net\/statistics\/reports\/PHL_FS.pdf?t=1593852267479#:~:text=Current%20estimates%20indicate%20that%20every,and%2044%20years%20of%20age<\/a>. Accessed on May 15, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[2]<\/sup><\/a> Human\nPapillomavirus and Related Cancers, Fact Sheet 2023. HPV Centre. https:\/\/hpvcentre.net\/statistics\/reports\/PHL_FS.pdf?t=1593852267479#:~:text=Current%20estimates%20indicate%20that%20every,and%2044%20years%20of%20age<\/a>. Accessed on May 15, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[3]<\/sup><\/a> Basic Information About Cervical Cancer.\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/cervical\/basic_info\/index.htm<\/a>. Accessed on May 15, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[4]<\/sup><\/a> HPV Fact Sheet. Centers for Disease Control\nand Prevention. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/hpv\/stdfact-hpv.htm#:~:text=What%20is%20HPV%3F,including%20genital%20warts%20and%20cancers<\/a>. Accessed on May 15, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[5]<\/sup><\/a> Basic Information About Cervical Cancer.\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention.\nhttps:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/cervical\/basic_info\/index.htm. Accessed on May 15,\n2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[6]<\/sup><\/a> What\nAre the Symptoms of Cervical Cancer? Centers for Disease Control and\nPrevention. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/cervical\/basic_info\/symptoms.htm<\/a>. Accessed on May 15, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[7]<\/sup><\/a> What\nAre the Symptoms of Cervical Cancer? Centers for Disease Control and\nPrevention. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/cervical\/basic_info\/symptoms.htm<\/a>. Accessed on May 15, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[8]<\/sup><\/a> What\nCan I Do to Reduce My Risk of Cervical Cancer? Centers for Disease Control and\nprevention. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/cervical\/basic_info\/prevention.htm<\/a>. Accessed on May 15, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[9]<\/sup><\/a> What\nCan I Do to Reduce My Risk of Cervical Cancer? Centers for Disease Control and\nprevention. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/cervical\/basic_info\/prevention.htm<\/a>. Accessed on May 15, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[10]<\/sup><\/a> What\nCan I Do to Reduce My Risk of Cervical Cancer? Centers for Disease Control and\nprevention. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/cervical\/basic_info\/prevention.htm<\/a>. Accessed on May 15, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[11]<\/sup><\/a> What\nCan I Do to Reduce My Risk of Cervical Cancer? Centers for Disease Control and\nprevention. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/cervical\/basic_info\/prevention.htm<\/a>. Accessed on May 15, 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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