My Favourite Medical Diary

  Starting my full-time MPH program at the No. 1 School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has been an incredible journey filled with new experiences, intensive studies, and overcoming challenges.  I'm amazed by the vast knowledge and connections available to me during my studies, and I look forward to the future and the opportunities it holds for me in this field.   I am grateful to Almighty God for his unceasing grace and for surrounding me with supportive family, friends, colleagues, and advisors from the beginning of this journey until now. I am confident he is and will always be with me in this journey and beyond. I am grateful for my lovely intercessors, St Rita, and my sweet mother, Mary. Thank you to my amazing family and support systems at home and abroad. You all made this possible.

What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cervix, this is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that connects to the vagina. This is due to the unlimited growth of cells around the cervix. If this is not treated early, it can spread to other parts of the body.    What causes cervical Cancer? The most common risk factor for cervical cancer is infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), which is responsible for most cases of cervical cancer.   Other risk factors for cervical cancer include age, with women over the age of 30 being at higher risk, as well as lifestyle factors such as age at first coitus, unprotected sexual intercourse, multiple sexual partners, use of some birth control pills, and smoking. Family history and genetic predisposition can also increase the risk of developing cervical cancer. What are the symptoms? Abnormal vaginal bleeding which may be during or after sex, before or after your period, or any bleeding after your menopause  Abnor