See also : [[Human Papillomavirus]]== Symptoms Causes ==[[Human Papillomavirus]] (HPV) infection appears to be a necessary factor in the development of almost all cases (90+%) of cervical cancer. HPV vaccines effective against the two strains of this large family of viruses that currently cause approximately 70% of cases of cervical cancer have been licensed in the U.S, Canada, Australia, and the EU. Since the vaccines only cover some of the cancer-causing ("high-risk") types of HPV, women should seek regular Pap smear screening, even after vaccination.
== Home remedies ==
*[[papaya]] leaf tea is an effective remedy for cancer. A study at the University of Florida found that papaya slowed the growth of a wide variety of tumors, including those of the breast, lung, pancreas, cervix, and liver.
*Lycopene in Tangerine Tomatoes is particularly effective in fighting [[Breast Cancer]] and [[Prostate Cancer]], [[Ovarian Cancer]], Cervical Cancer, and [[Colon Cancer]].
* folic acid[[Vitamin B9]], also known as folate or vitamin B9, helps protect against cervical cancer and is necessary for the proper formation of the body’s own genetic material – DNA and RNA. It is found in beets, cabbage, dark green leafy vegetables, eggs, citrus fruits, and most types of fish.* [[Vitamin B-6 B6]] has helped protect against cervical cancer. Vitamin B-6 is primarily found in carrots, apples, organ meats, bananas, leafy green vegetables, and sweet potatoes.* [[Basil]] is an effective agent against cervical cancer.* [[Green Tea]] can specifically help prevent against ovarian, endometrial, cervical, and various other forms of gynecologic cancer.* [[Berberine]] (e.g. in [[Oregon Grape]]) could be useful for treating cervical cancer caused by human papillomavirus, or HPV. By blocking the expression of cancer-related proteins and transcription factors in HPV-infected cervical cells, berberine targets both viral and patient factors that contribute to cervical cancer’s development and grow.*[[Shiitake]] mushrooms contain an alpha-glucan called active hexose correlated compound (AHCC), which is a mixture of amino acids, polysaccharides and minerals. This compound, which appears to be unique to shiitake, is well known for its anti-tumor benefits. With this information in mind, the researchers sought to determine whether AHCC could also eradicate human papillomavirus (HPV), an extremely common sexually-transmitted infection which, if left untreated, can cause women to develop cervical cancer.* [[Fenugreek]] : Various animal experiments have shown fenugreek inhibits liver cancer cells. In China, fenugreek is employed as a pessary in the treatment of cervical cancer.* [[Lycopodium]] (homeopathy): Recent research shows that highly diluted Lycopodium Clavatum remedies (LC-5C and LC-15C) are capable of inducing 'apoptosis' (cellular death) in cervical cancer cells, signifying their possible use as a supportive medicine in cancer therapy.* [[DIM]] has been shown to exert control over cancer cell growth in breast, uterine, cervical, ovarian, and colon cancer.
== Warnings ==
It should be noted that self-treating Cancer (or any other chronic condition) and avoiding or delaying standard care may be resulting in worsening condition or even incurabilty of the disease.
== References ==