It’s A Women’s World

I have seen a lot of ads on TV lately saying that cervical cancer is often preventable. Isn’t that amazing? Though there are things you can do to prevent other types of cancer, there is never a straightforward answer that works. This type of cancer is known to be caused by a virus that can be taken care of it caught early enough. This is why it is important for all women to get a yearly pap test to be sure the virus is not present in their system.

The virus that causes cervical cancer is known has HPV. From what I know and have been told by my doctor, this is something that is transmitted sexually and is very common. Many people would never even know they have it. Some have outward symptoms, but many women have no idea. For some people, having HPV is not a sure sign they will get cervical cancer, but it happens. If you haven’t gotten tested for it, you should most certainly put it high on your to do list. If you get a pap every year, make sure you ask if you are being checked for HPV so you know your doctor is keeping an eye on the situation.

Though cancer is tricky, isn’t it great to know you can help avoid cervical cancer just by getting a simple test from your doctor? What you know now can save you from a lot of agony in the future. Sadly, there are women out there who would risk getting cervical cancer this way just because they don’t go see their doctor. There is something to be said for not liking to hear you have something transmitted sexually, but in our world, it’s entirely too common. A simple test can tell you if you have it and you can go about taking care of the problem.

If you already have cervical cancer, you may find your doctor tells you that HPV was indeed the culprit. It isn’t always the case though, as cancer can happen anywhere and sometimes there are no reasons why. It just is. No matter what your source of cervical cancer may have been, the earlier you know it is a possibility, the sooner you can take care of the problem and live a cancer free life. Don’t just hope you don’t have a problem, do something about it. Your children and your grandchildren will be glad to have you around if you do.

My daughter’s favorite trick is to tell me she’s got a sore throat. I know that children and adults alike get them, but I know she doesn’t have on every single day. My mistake was buying these candy like sore throat lozenges. She wants to have one every day, but that can’t be good for her. So she tries her best to get me to give her one even when there is nothing wrong. I can usually tell when she’s lying by offering her some other cold medicine I know she doesn’t like. If she is really sick she’ll take it. If she refuses it, I know she just want to have one of the lozenges for the taste.

A sore throat can happen as the result of a cold or perhaps even strep throat. If you have a sore throat for more than a few days, you should see a doctor to find out if you have strep instead of just the symptoms of a cold. It can also happen to someone who sings or talks a lot. Those who tend to use their voice a lot can have problems at any time. If you have this problem, you might want to try drinking some tea with some honey in it. This may not work for everyone, but a know a few singers who swear by it.

A sore throat can also come about when you smoke too much or are perhaps in a smoky bar or room for long periods of time. If you are not a smoker, even a small and very limited exposure to a smoky room can lead to a sore throat. You may be able to remedy this by sucking on a cough drop and avoiding rooms where you know there will be smokers. Though this is hard on nights when you want to go out, there are states that now prohibit smoking in public bars. If you live in one of those states that is something you no longer have to deal with.

When you have a sore throat as a result of any of these things, or other conditions such as allergies, it might just be something you have to deal with until it goes away. Try to sooth your sore throat with medications and give your voice a rest. I know when I have a problem, my husband jokes that he finally has some peace and quiet. Little does he know, I don’t let a sore throat stop me, there are plenty of other ways to get his attention if I need it.