How to Prevent Getting Cancer
Newer HPV Vaccine prevents 90% of cervical cancers, anal cancers, and genital warts!
Gardasil-9 is better than original Gardasil.
Cancer is a scary word. We all know someone, a friend, family member, or co-worker who developed cancer. They go through difficult treatments like surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Sometimes they die. We all fear getting cancer some day in our life. When you feel a little sensation in your body, do you often wonder if you might have cancer? Many people always end up going to family doctors and asking if they have cancer. It is a top reason why people request unnecessary imaging and tests, just to reassure themselves that they don't have cancer. We also always get asked questions about what kind of foods, or supplements to take to prevent getting cancer. Why wait until you have cancer to treat it, when you can prevent getting cancer in the first place?
What if we told you that there was a vaccine that prevents 90% of cervical cancers, anal cancers, and genital warts? Would you want to prevent getting cancer and avoid going through all that stress and anxiety in the first place? Gardasil-9 is an HPV vaccine that does just that! 90% on anything, even a school exam, is worth it!
Gardasil-9 has been shown to prevent approximately 90% of cervical cancers in women. It also prevents anal cancers in men. It also prevents ugly genital warts in men and women. Research has shown that it is HPV (human papilloma virus) infects human skin and mucosa and causes cellular changes which lead to cancer. Gardasil 9 trains the body's immune system to recognize and kill the top 9 strains of HPV (human papilloma virus 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58) that cause cervical cancer and genital warts. If your body can fight off the infection and kill the virus, then your body heals and doesn't develop cancer. Gardasil 9 is available at your family doctor's office, such as Get Well Clinic (416-508-5691).
What if you wanted to take your chances with cancer, how likely could you get HPV infection? 7 out of 10 people (who are sexually active) will get an HPV infection in their lifetime (75%). What if you are not "sexually active?" Think again, you don't need to be "sexually active" to get infected with HPV. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2256864)
What if you didn't have a cervix? Well, you can still be protected against 90% of anal cancers and genital warts! The HPV vaccine is also for boys and men, especially if you love your current or future partner!
There is another older version of HPV vaccine, called Gardasil that is available in Ontario, and given to all Gr 7 and 8 students in the schools. As you can tell from the number, it only covers 4 strains of HPV (2 strains which cause cervical cancer, and 2 strains that cause genital warts). It only prevents 70% of cervical cancers. Would you 70% or 90% on a school exam? In order to boost your protection up to 90%, we recommend students be re-immunized with the newer Gardasil-9 at Get Well Clinic. Grade 7 boys in Ontario only started getting Gardasil in 2015 (but this was the original 4-strain version only).
Other countries are starting to recongize the importance of preventing cancer with vaccines. Hong Kong had introduced Gardasil 9 in 2016, and many Chinese students were travelling to the territory for this vaccine. Mainland China recently approved Cervarix and original Gardasil (another HPV vaccine) in 2016/2017. However, Cervarix and original Gardasil only covers 2 strains of HPV (16, 18), and therefore is only offers 70% protection for cervical cancer, but no protection against the other strains that cause genital warts.
Gardasil-9 is better than original Gardasil.
Get 90% Protected from cervical cancer and genital warts!
Even if you get the HPV vaccine, women should still see their family doctor regularly for PAP test's (Women's Health Exam) to check for early signs of cervical abnormalities that may develop in to cancer. Getting the vaccine does NOT mean you can skip the PAP tests.
Gardasil-9 is a vaccine that is injected in to the shoulder muscle. There are 2 or 3 shots needed over a span of 6 months, depending of your age. Gardasil 9 is officially indicated for girls/women from 9 yr old to 45 yrs old, and for boys/men from 9 yrs old to 26 yrs old. It has been recommended by the Canadian NACI guidelines for any age and any gender. It is safe for older men and women, however, the research studies only studied the vaccine in the indicated age groups. Your doctor may still recommend it for you depending on your specific situation.
It is better to get it earlier than later. Getting the HPV vaccine earlier means you get protected sooner and more effectively, before you are exposed to all the strains of HPV in your lifetime.
If you got original Gardasil or Cervarix, you can still get Gardasil-9 safely and boost your immunity to 90%.
Get your HPV vaccine today at Get Well Clinic! Contact us to make an appointment. 416.508.5691.
References:
http://www.arhp.org/publications-and-resources/clinical-proceedings/Managing-HPV/Impact
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC145302/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2256864
http://www.gardasil.ca/what-is-gardasil.html
