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More than 95% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV.1

Ask your doctor about HPV vaccination and cervical screening immediately!

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I’m at Risk of HPV and Cervical Cancer?

Whether you are sexually active or not, in a monogamous relationship, or practicing safe sex, you are at risk of cervical cancer.2

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cervix.2 Almost all cervical cancer cases are linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV), a widespread sexually transmitted infection.1 HPV can spread through any intimate contact and often has no symptoms. One partner may be all it takes for you to get infected, and even if you are not sexually active now, your future partner may unknowingly pass it to you.2 

There are over 150 types of HPV, with some carrying a larger risk than others.3 Low-risk HPVs may appear as genital warts, but seldom cause cancer.4 There are 14 high-risk HPV types that can cause cervical cancer and other types of cancer in both men and women.4 Among these, HPV types 16, 18, 52 and 58 are responsible for 75% of cervical cancer cases.5-7

Thankfully, cervical cancer is preventable.4 You can learn more about HPV prevention, including the options available and how to receive optimal protection, to reject your risk.

RISK OF HPV AND CERVICAL CANCER

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About Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer in Malaysia

What causes cervical cancer? 

What are the symptoms?

Cervical cancer in Malaysia

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among Malaysian women and ranks the second most frequent cancer affecting women between the ages of 15 and 44.8 Every year, about 1,740 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 991 succumb to the disease.8

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Safeguard Your Child's Future

Don't leave your child vulnerable to HPV-related cancers when you have the power to help protect them.2

Why is it important to protect my child against HPV?

What can HPV infections lead to?

Is my child at risk of HPV infections?

Why does my child need to be protected early?

What about the safety of HPV vaccines?

Why is it important to protect my child against HPV?

HPV affects both boys and girls. Protecting your child before they are exposed to HPV through any sexual activity can help protect them against HPV-related cancers such as cervical cancer, vaginal cancer and anal cancer.2

Both boys and girls can be protected against HPV.2 A child who is protected before becoming sexually active may be protected from the high-risk types of HPV.2 It will also help prevent them from spreading the virus to others.2

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Patient Stories

Our advocates share their stories on the importance of HPV protection.

Genevieve’s fight for cervical cancer and HPV awareness
Genevieve’s fight for cervical cancer and HPV awareness
Why Teri champions the battle against cervical cancer and HPV
Why Teri champions the battle against cervical cancer and HPV

Cervical Cancer Prevention

Take steps to lower your risk of cervical cancer and other diseases caused by HPV.

The HPV vaccine helps protect against the HPV strains that most often cause cervical cancer.<sup>3</sup> It is most effective when given before being sexually active and can be started in children as young as 9 years and adults up to age 45.<sup>2,3</sup>

HPV vaccination

The HPV vaccine helps protect against the HPV strains that most often cause cervical cancer.3 It is most effective when given before being sexually active and can be started in children as young as 9 years and adults up to age 45.2,3
Regular cervical cancer screening and follow-ups can detect most cervical cancers at an early, treatable stage.<sup>4</sup> The Pap smear can identify abnormal cell changes in the cervix before they turn into cancer, whereas the HPV test checks cervical cells for the virus that can cause these cell changes. These tests can be done together or individually.<sup>4</sup>

Regular check-ups

Regular cervical cancer screening and follow-ups can detect most cervical cancers at an early, treatable stage.4 The Pap smear can identify abnormal cell changes in the cervix before they turn into cancer, whereas the HPV test checks cervical cells for the virus that can cause these cell changes. These tests can be done together or individually.4

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1 World Health Organization. Cervical cancer. Published 22 February 2022. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cervical-cancer. Accessed 16 February 2023.

2 World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. Questions and answers about human papillomavirus (HPV). January 2020. Document number: WHO/EURO:2020-5631-45396-64962. Available at: https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/360807. Accessed 6 June 2023.

3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/hpv.htm. Accessed 5 December 2022.

4 National Cancer Institute. HPV and Cancer. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/infectious-agents/hpv-and-cancer. Accessed 5 December 2022.

5 de Martel C, Plummer M, Vignat J, Franceschi S. Worldwide burden of cancer attributable to HPV by site, country and HPV type. Int J Cancer. 2017;141(4):664.

6 Aho J, Hankins C, Tremblay C, et al. Genomic Polymorphism of Human Papillomavirus Type 52 Predisposes toward Persistent Infection in Sexually Active Women. J Infect Dis. 2002; 190:46–52.

7 Chan PK. Human Papillomavirus Type 58: The Unique Role in Cervical Cancers in East Asia. Cell Biosci. 2012 May 9;2(1):17.

8 Bruni L, Albero G, Serrano B, et al. ICO/IARC Information Centre on HPV and Cancer (HPV Information Centre). Human Papillomavirus and Related Diseases in Malaysia. Summary Report 10 March 2023.

9 American Cancer Society. HPV and Cancer. https://www.cancer.org/healthy/cancer-causes/infectious-agents/hpv/hpv-and-cancer-info.html. Accessed 5 December 2022.

10American Cancer Society. Signs and symptoms of cervical cancer. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cervical-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/signs-symptoms.html. Accessed 7 December 2022.

11 National Cancer Institute. Cervical Cancer Symptoms. https://www.cancer.gov/types/cervical/symptoms. Accessed 31 August 2023.

12 Mammas IN, Sourvinos G, Spandidos DA. Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in children and adolescents. Eur J Pediatr. 2009;168:267–273. doi 10.1007/s00431-008-0882-z.

13 Centers for Disease Control. Answering Parents’ Questions about HPV Vaccination. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/hcp/answering-questions.html. Accessed 21 December 2023.

14 World Health Organization. Safety of HPV Vaccines. https://www.who.int/groups/global-advisory-committee-on-vaccine-safety/topics/human-papillomavirus-vaccines/safety. Accessed 28 April 2023.