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My wife has been diagnosed with cervical cancer. What are her chances of a full recovery?
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∙ 9y ago
Due to modern advancements in medicine the chance that someone will make a full recovery is very high. In fact almost 80 percent of those with Cervical cancer manage to recover.
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What are treatments for cervical cancer?
The various treatments for cervical cancer include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy depending on the type and stage of cancer that you've been diagnosed with.
Do having a narrow cervix increase the chances for cervical cancer?
No it will not.
What are the chances of getting cervical cancer actual odds there are many vairibles like smoking etc but does anyone know what the overall odds are for the average woman?
well i am not sure about what might increase the chances of getting cervical cancer, but 30 women in the U.S.A. find out that they have cervical cancer everyday.
What are some preventative measures one can take in order to decrease their chances of cervical cancer?
The most important preventative measure one can take in order to decrease their chances of cervical cancer is to remember to get an annual Pap smear test.
What condition can be diagnosed from a colposcopy?
Abnormal conditions that can be detected using colposcopy and biopsy include precancerous tissue changes (cervical dysplasia), cancer, and cervical warts (human papilloma virus).
Is Cervical Cancer hereditary?
I'm not an expert but from my experience I was diagnosed with moderate dysplasia, which eventually got upgraded to severe dysplasia after removal of the cells. The Doctor I saw which performed the small operation told me that it could be hereditary. On speaking to my family, I discovered that my mother, grandmother and auntie all had a similar experience in their 30's too.
What are the chances of cervical cancer returning?
With regular treatment, it is unlikely that it will return. It is important to keep regular doctor visits and consent to treatment to prevent the return of cancer.
Why is cervical cancer more likely to be diagnosed early but ovarian cancer is not?
Because that test is taken regularly in women and since the cervix is reachable from the vagina and the ovaries is not, it's easier to spot.
How many women die from cervical cancer annually?
in 2003, approximately 12,200 women would be diagnosed with cancer of the cervix and 4,100 women would die of the disease.in 2003, approximately 12,200 women would be diagnosed with cancer of the cervix and 4,100 women would die of the disease.
What causes cervical cancers?
Most cervical cancer cases are apparently caused by strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. You can limit your chances of getting HPV through having fewer sexual partners, and fewer partners who have had many other partners. Starting having sex later in life also limits your chances of developing cervical cancer. The cervix of a young girl is more susceptible to damage from sex. Smoking also has some connection to cervical cancer, but it is not clearly understood. Smokers do have an increased chance of getting cervical cancer. There may also be a link between cervical cancer and receiving estrogen treatment for menopause. In the past, the hormone estrogren was used alone. Now it is combined with progesterone. When used alone, estrogren increases the risk of cancer.
Is cervical cancer free?
Yes. You do not need to pay to get cervical cancer.
You were diagnosed with cancer what is your risk of getting other types of cancer?
Your personal chances of getting different types of cancer from a preliminary type of cancer vary from person to person and depend on the size of the cancer before it is discovered.
