Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer Risk Factors | Cervical Cancer Symptoms | Cervical Cancer Early Detection | Cervical Cancer Prevention | Cervical Cancer Treatment
Cervical Cancer Risk Factors
Cervical cancer can occur in:
- Women more than 50 years old
- Women who have had sex at an early age, had multiple partners or had multiple pregnancies
- Women who have a history of sexually transmitted diseases, such as herpes, genital warts, or Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Women who smoke
- Women with poor sexual hygiene
Cervical Cancer Symptoms
In the early stages, there usually are no symptoms. Later, these symptoms may begin to appear. Some of the common symptoms are
- Menstrual bleeding that heavier and lasts longer than usual
- Bleeding after menopause
- Increased vaginal discharge
- Pelvic pain
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Pain during urination
- Bleeding between regular menstrual periods, after sexual intercourse, douching, or pelvic exam
Cervical Cancer Early Detection
Ways to detect cervical cancer early are:
- Have annual Pap tests beginning no later than three years after starting to have vaginal intercourse, but not later than age 21. Especially, women who have had a total hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus and cervix to treat cervical cancer or pre-cancer) should have annual Pap tests done
Cervical Cancer Prevention
Some of the possible ways to prevent cervical cancer are:
- Getting regular screening tests
- Limiting the number of sexual partners
- Abstaining from sex with people who have had multiple partners
- Using barrier contraception
- Avoiding oral contraceptives
Cervical Cancer Treatment
Possible treatments for cervical cancer are:
- Surgery - Surgical removal of the lymph nodes (Lymphadenectomy) or removal of cervix and/or uterus
- Cryosurgery - Using extreme cold to treat pre-cancerous conditions
- Radiation - This type of treatment can be done internally with radioactive materials that are implanted in the uterus or externally with the use of a radiation therapy machines
- Chemotherapy - Prescribed to treat cervical cancer and also to help radiation therapy be more effective
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