Description
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women. Women aged between 30 and 55 have the highest incidence of cervical cancer. Women who have had sexually transmitted diseases, and those who have had many pregnancies from an early age are at increased risk. If you smoke, quit. Smoking is a suspected risk factor for cervical cancer. Get annual pelvic and Pap Testing is the only way to detect cervical cancer. The Pap test can detect cancer cells before symptoms are present.
Fortunately, cervical cancer develops slowly. If diagnosed at an early stage when the tumor is still confined to the outer layers of the tissues of the cervix, cervical cancer has a cure rate of almost 100 percent. Even in more advanced cases, when the cancer spreads in the> Cervical wall, the chances of recovery are good. On the other hand, if the tumor is allowed to spread to other organs, the prognosis is not good.
Signs and symptoms
. Cervical cancer in its early stages usually does not cause symptoms that appear later, the most common symptoms are:
Bleeding from vagina after intercourse, between periods or after menopause
Bloody vaginal discharge
Conventional medical Treatment
If you notice any unexplained bleeding or discharge, consult your doctor immediately, who will perform a pelvic exam and Pap smear. If the Pap test shows abnormalities, the doctor examines the cervix closely (with a device called a colposcope) and takes a tissue sample for the presence of malignant cells. If cancer is confirmed, the doctor may take X-rays to determine if the cancer has spread to any surrounding organs.
TreatmentCancer> Cervical depends on what stage you are in if diagnosed early, laser surgery, freezing or cautery can be used to eliminate malignant cells from the outer layer of fabric. If the cancer is advanced on the wall of the cervix, radiation may be performed. (See "Conventional Medical Treatment" in the "Bladder Cancer" entry for more information on radiation therapy.) Your doctor may recommend a hysterectomy, an operation in which the cervix anduterus were removed.
Complementary and alternative
China Traditional Medicine
Acupuncture can be used as adjuvant therapy in the early stages of cervical cancer to strengthen the body's immune system and improve the flow of these cells.
Acupressure Acupressure can help relieve pain from cancer of the cervix and stomach pain caused by conventional treatments.
Chinese Herbal TherapyGarlic has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, which favors the production of healthy cells, which may explain the popularity of this herb is in the prevention and treatment of all cancers, including cervical cancer. Ginseng also known to enhance immunity, anti-cancer properties.
