HPV DNA testing can quickly find the root cause
The WHO recommends it as the first screening test for cervical cancer.
Accuracy should be increased by combining the test with cervical cytology
Cervical cancer is the only cancer whose cause is clearly known and can be prevented and diagnosed early through vaccinations and accurate testing (Photo = Clip Art Korea).
Cervical cancer is one of the five most common cancers among domestic women, with more than 60,000 cases occurring each year. But the good news is this The cause has been clearly identified, making it the only cancer for which there is a preventative vaccine and the cause can be found early through testing.I am. However, national awareness about cervical cancer screening methods still appears to be insufficient.
According to a cervical cancer screening awareness survey conducted by Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific (APAC) among 2,836 women aged 25 to 50 in eight countries, including Korea, the percentage of Korean women who received cancer screening cervical is 61%, 16% compared to APAC.% showed a high screening rate.
However, when asked about their knowledge of cervical cancer screening methods, 43% responded that they have “little knowledge,” indicating that one in two Korean women do not understand cervical cancer screening methods.
Over 90% of cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Among these, high-risk HPV types 16 and 18 account for more than 70%.Do. There are several testing methods, including cervical cytology, cervical cancer biopsy, HPV DNA testing, and cervical colposcopy. Among these, cervical cytology is included in the national screening program and is free every two years starting from the age of 20. can be inspected.
However, due to its nature, cervical cytology requires manual work and must go through several testing phases. In contrast, The HPV DNA test can quickly and accurately detect HPV types 16 and 18, which are the main cause of cervical cancer and are recommended for detection by the World Health Organization (WHO), among approximately 150 types of HPV.
According to experts HPV DNA testing can detect viral infection at a stage prior to progression to cancer and has higher accuracy than cervical cytology.Shows. Accordingly, the WHO HPV DNA testing is recommended as the first screening test to prevent cervical cancer.I’m doing. Academic circles are also paying attention as a testing method that can complement the shortcomings of current cervical cytology tests. Emphasizing the importance of simultaneous cervical cytology and HPV DNA testingI’m doing.
Above all, the importance of cervical cancer screening is that the early symptoms are not clear. Professor Choi Se-kyung of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital of the Catholic University of Korea said: “As the cancer progresses, abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, difficulty urinating and weight loss appear. Cancer that has few symptoms in the early stages and is difficult to self-diagnose“He stressed: “In addition to regular check-ups, if abnormal symptoms appear, you should consult an expert and undergo the necessary tests.”
The importance of vaccination cannot be overlooked. In Korea, cervical cancer vaccination has been included in the national mandatory vaccination program since 2016, and cervical cancer vaccination has been provided free of charge to female adolescents as young as 12 years old.
Professor Youngshin Jeong of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Gangdong Kyung Hee University Hospital said:The optimal age for vaccination against cervical cancer is between 15 and 17 years, but even after this age the vaccination can be effective if vaccinated before the age of 26.He said. He continued: “Although some concerns still remain, the cervical cancer vaccine has been introduced as a national vaccination program in 65 countries around the world and more than 200 million doses have been safely administered.” .There is absolutely no need to hesitate to get vaccinated over vague concerns.“He added.
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