It is essential to detect early symptoms of cervical cancer so that the disease can be treated early and conquered. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects the vagina to the rest of the uterus. HPV causes most of the cancerous cases in the cervix. HPV is Human Papillomavirus and is spread via sexual contact with an infected person. The first change that happens in the organ is the presences of abnormal cells. Unless a woman has a pelvic exam and Pap test, this stage of the disease often goes undetected because there are no symptoms. But many women are alerted to the early stages of this disease by having a pelvic exam and Pap test, so these tests are essential for women's health. That's why a lack of access to medical care is such a serious problem. For women who cannot have a yearly exam, the disease will not be detected and will be discovered at a later and more serious stage. Cervical cancer treatments are different than the therapies for uterine cancer. These therapies will change according to the stage of the disease, the size of the tumor, the age of the woman, and the woman's general health.
When early symptoms of cervical cancer are heeded, the changes for full recovery are much greater. One of the therapies is local surgery where the cancerous cells are removed from the area. Another therapy used is Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) in which a powerful computer program plans a precise dose of radiotherapy. The dose will depend on the size of the tumor, the shape of the tumor, and its location. This located type of radiation allows the treatment to be aimed directly at the tumor, rather than shooting over a wider range and damaging other tissues. This directed radiation allows for a higher dose than traditional methods. Other therapies are naturopathic medicine, nutrition therapy, mind-body medicine, image enhancement, and spiritual counseling. Each patient needs to look at the different choices available to see which will be best in her situation. In the advanced stages, the woman may experience vaginal bleeding. In the later stages, the patient may need surgery. Other cervical cancer treatments are chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
A new vaccine has been developed to help curb the incidence of HPV. This vaccine fights against the two most common strains of HPV and has recently been licensed in the United States. However, the vaccine does not mean that a woman should quit having her yearly Pap smear screening because the vaccine is not effective against some types of disease. Other cervical cancer treatments include surgery, including local excision at the early stages of the disease, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy in the most advanced stages. The early symptoms of cervical cancer can be completely asymptomatic. Other symptoms are vaginal bleeding, contact bleeding, or the presence of a vaginal mass. Moderate pain during intercourse and vaginal discharge are also things to look for. When the disease spreads, metastases can show up in the abdomen, lungs, or other places. This is a serious spread of the carcinoma. Other warning signs are loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, pelvic pain, leg pain, a swollen leg, leaking of urine or feces from the vagina, and bone fractures. Since many of these warning signs can be attributed to many types of illnesses, a thorough exam is necessary to locate the source of the problem.
Certain people have a higher risk of acquiring the HPV. Smoking, HIV infection, Chlamydia infection, HPV infection, hormonal contraception, multiple pregnancies, the use of diethylstilbestrol (DES) or a family history of cervix carcinoma. Any of these risk factors should give the patient a reason to watch for early symptoms of cervical cancer and seek early cervical cancer treatments so that the disease can be caught in the early stages. The most important risk factor is if a woman has had multiple sex partners, which increases the risk of getting HPV. There are more than 60 types of HPV. Genital warts, although caused by HPV, have no relationship to this carcinoma. This is defined as a sexually transmitted disease, and even when the patient does not show any signs of the sickness, he or she can still pass on the virus.
When early symptoms of cervical cancer are detected, sometimes a pre-cancer biopsy is done to confirm the diagnosis. An instrument called a colposcopy is used to make a magnified visual inspection of the cervix by using an acetic acid or vinegar solution. This shows up the abnormal cells on the surface of the organ. Another procedure used is called the loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP) and conization. This removes a portion of the inner lining of the cervix so that it can be examined. A disease called cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is the precursor to cervix carcinoma. It is often diagnosed as a result of a biopsy of the cervical tissues. Later stages of cervical cancer treatments can result in a hysterectomy, which includes removal of the uterus and part of the vagina. This results in a loss of fertilization. If the carcinoma has spread, lymph nodes may be removed also. These may involve physical and psychological difficulties for the patient. But no matter how serious the sickness, we have hope in our God. The psalmist writes, "The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness," (Psalm 41:3).
When early symptoms of cervical cancer are heeded, the changes for full recovery are much greater. One of the therapies is local surgery where the cancerous cells are removed from the area. Another therapy used is Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) in which a powerful computer program plans a precise dose of radiotherapy. The dose will depend on the size of the tumor, the shape of the tumor, and its location. This located type of radiation allows the treatment to be aimed directly at the tumor, rather than shooting over a wider range and damaging other tissues. This directed radiation allows for a higher dose than traditional methods. Other therapies are naturopathic medicine, nutrition therapy, mind-body medicine, image enhancement, and spiritual counseling. Each patient needs to look at the different choices available to see which will be best in her situation. In the advanced stages, the woman may experience vaginal bleeding. In the later stages, the patient may need surgery. Other cervical cancer treatments are chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
A new vaccine has been developed to help curb the incidence of HPV. This vaccine fights against the two most common strains of HPV and has recently been licensed in the United States. However, the vaccine does not mean that a woman should quit having her yearly Pap smear screening because the vaccine is not effective against some types of disease. Other cervical cancer treatments include surgery, including local excision at the early stages of the disease, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy in the most advanced stages. The early symptoms of cervical cancer can be completely asymptomatic. Other symptoms are vaginal bleeding, contact bleeding, or the presence of a vaginal mass. Moderate pain during intercourse and vaginal discharge are also things to look for. When the disease spreads, metastases can show up in the abdomen, lungs, or other places. This is a serious spread of the carcinoma. Other warning signs are loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, pelvic pain, leg pain, a swollen leg, leaking of urine or feces from the vagina, and bone fractures. Since many of these warning signs can be attributed to many types of illnesses, a thorough exam is necessary to locate the source of the problem.
Certain people have a higher risk of acquiring the HPV. Smoking, HIV infection, Chlamydia infection, HPV infection, hormonal contraception, multiple pregnancies, the use of diethylstilbestrol (DES) or a family history of cervix carcinoma. Any of these risk factors should give the patient a reason to watch for early symptoms of cervical cancer and seek early cervical cancer treatments so that the disease can be caught in the early stages. The most important risk factor is if a woman has had multiple sex partners, which increases the risk of getting HPV. There are more than 60 types of HPV. Genital warts, although caused by HPV, have no relationship to this carcinoma. This is defined as a sexually transmitted disease, and even when the patient does not show any signs of the sickness, he or she can still pass on the virus.
When early symptoms of cervical cancer are detected, sometimes a pre-cancer biopsy is done to confirm the diagnosis. An instrument called a colposcopy is used to make a magnified visual inspection of the cervix by using an acetic acid or vinegar solution. This shows up the abnormal cells on the surface of the organ. Another procedure used is called the loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP) and conization. This removes a portion of the inner lining of the cervix so that it can be examined. A disease called cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is the precursor to cervix carcinoma. It is often diagnosed as a result of a biopsy of the cervical tissues. Later stages of cervical cancer treatments can result in a hysterectomy, which includes removal of the uterus and part of the vagina. This results in a loss of fertilization. If the carcinoma has spread, lymph nodes may be removed also. These may involve physical and psychological difficulties for the patient. But no matter how serious the sickness, we have hope in our God. The psalmist writes, "The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness," (Psalm 41:3).
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