Cervical Cancer
by Pooja Chauhan Freelance ProfessionalCervical 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.
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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