Diligent Handwashing Prevent Cervical Cancer

Diligent hand washing can prevent cervical cancer because the human papilloma virus (HPV) that causes cancer can move through touch, said Head of Social Services Yayasan Kanker Indonesia (YKI) Venita.

"We need to be more careful about the cleanliness of the public toilets, then wash hand hygiene," he said in Jakarta on Monday (14/8).

Based on research, he said, the spread of cervical cancer virus through touch contact less than 10 percent. However, paying attention to cleanliness is important for prevention.

In addition to diligent hand washing, prevention can be done is vaccination and early detection at least 3 years.

"At least 3 years, if you can more often, yes, it does not matter.Summerly feared to forget, but once every 3 years minimal.Papsmear free BPJS so there is no reason not to check," said Vernita.

He also suggests a balanced diet, lots of foods containing antioxidants, and regular exercise to prevent contracting cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer is the only cancer that can be prevented through HPV vaccination as primary prevention and early screening as secondary prevention.

However, according to data compiled from RS Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Jakarta, found 70 percent of patients with cervical cancer come with an advanced stage (stage> 3b), with age group most obtained age range 35 s.d. 55 years old so that affect the patient's life expectancy.

Data of cervical cancer patients in RS Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo (2010 s.d. 2014) of 105 patients, only 14 percent of patients are able to survive up to 1 year. In fact, in 5 years, the survival rate is 0 percent