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Cervical Cancer

by Pooja Chauhan Freelance Professional

Cervical cancer is caused by the growth of abnormal cells in the cervix in an abnormal amount. A cervix uterus is the lower part of the uterus that connects the uterus to the vagina. Early examination of cervical cancer will, in most cases, ensure full recovery.

 

Cervical cancer can be occurred by examining the cervix.

 

Symptoms of cervical tumors

 

Unusual changes in cervical cells lead to symptoms in rare conditions only. But if these leads to cervical cancer, symptoms may occur for cervical cancer, which can include:

 

  • Unusual bleeding of the vagina or inexplicable change in the monthly period.
  • Bleeding from contact with the cervix, in the practice of sexual intercourse or as a result of the introduction of female insulating membrane to prevent pregnancy.
  • Feeling pain during sexual intercourse.
  • Vaginal secretions with blood.

Cervical tumor treatment

When detection of cervical tumors occurred in its early stages, the chances of recovery are great. If it occurred at a very early stage, there is a possibility that the patient will be able to conceive and have children after treatment.

Cervical cancer treatment, in most of its later stages, is characterized by the removal of cancer cells leading to the inability to have children later.


Treatment methods include:

  • Hysterectomy and lymph node removal in the pelvic area. Sometimes, both ovaries and fallopian tubes may need to be removed.
  • (Radiotherapy).
  • (Chemotherapy).

 

The amount of treatments needed is determined depending on the amount of cancer cells that have grown. There is also the possibility of integrating a number of therapeutic approaches.


It is known and common that the occurrence of cervical cancer raises feelings of fear, sadness or anger in the patients. In such a case, it may be useful to talk to other women who have cervical cancer, which may help improve the feeling of a sick woman. It is also advisable to consult your doctor about support groups that can be used to join them. It is possible to use the Internet to communicate with women who may be happy to share their personal experience with others.


Prevention of cervical cancer

 

Cervical smear examination is the best way to know any changes in cervical cells that may cause cervical cancer. Routine and periodic examination ensures that these changes are occurred before they become cancerous. Therefore, it is important to undergo regular medical supervision and receive the necessary treatment after any smear test, which results in the presence of abnormal cells.

 

The virus that causes cervical cancer is transmitted through sexual intercourse. The best way to prevent diseases from being transmitted from sexual relations is to abstain from sexual relations. In the case of their practice, it is necessary to ensure that sexual relations are safe, through the use of condom.

 

Radiotherapy is the typical treatment method at certain stages of cervical cancer. Radiation therapy and surgical treatment are often combined. Radiation therapy is the use of high waves of radiation, to eliminate cancer cells and reduce tumors.

 

Radiation can be obtained from a device outside the body (radiotherapy), or radioactive material (radioisotopes) inserted through the vagina to the area of the cervix, where the cancer cells, and by small plastic tubes small and accurate (treatment of thick - Brachytherapy).

 


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About Pooja Chauhan Committed   Freelance Professional

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