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Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia as risk factors for vulvar cancer   created at May 05, 2009   1,083   Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a precancerous condition characterized by abnormal cell growth in the vulvar epithelium.VIN is considered the strongest and most significant risk factor for vulvar cancer.The presence of VIN,particularly high-grade...

What are the risk factors for head and neck cancers?   created at May 09, 2009   1,233   Risk factors for head and neck cancers include tobacco use (smoking and smokeless tobacco),excessive alcohol consumption,human papillomavirus (HPV) infection,particularly HPV16 and 18,exposure to certain occupational hazards like asbestos,wood dust,and cer...

Unveiling the Link: Human Papillomas (HPV Infection) as Risk Factors for Vulvar Cancer   created at May 05, 2009   1,068   Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has emerged as a significant contributor to vulvar cancer, accounting for approximately 30 to 50 percent of cases. The intricate connection lies in the diverse group of over 70 viruses known as papilloma viruses, aptly ...

How do I read my Pap smear results so that I can understand them?   created at May 04, 2009   1,073    Results Description Follow-up Within Normal Limits No abnormal cells detected. Return for pelvic exam and Pap test in one year. Atypia Cells of Uncertain Significance ASCUS  Some cells show a few chan...

Unveiling the Causes and Risks of Vulvar Cancer   created at May 05, 2009   1,066   Vulvar cancer, a rare but serious condition, perplexes medical researchers in its origin. While pinpointing exact causes remains elusive, studies have illuminated several factors heightening a woman's susceptibility to this disease.One notable contributor ...

What are the major contributing factors for head and neck cancers?   created at May 09, 2009   1,113   The major causes (etiologic factors) for head and neck cancers are tobacco and alcohol use, including cigarettes, cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco, betel leaf, lime, catchu and areca nut, and marijuana. Combining tobacco and alcohol use poses an even greater...