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Cervical Cancer
This type of cancer forms in the tissues of the cervix – the organ connecting the uterus and vagina. It may present with vaginal bleeding, but symptoms may be absent unless the cancer is in its advanced stages. Treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy and radiotheraphy.
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How many children have died from leukemia?
I personally have a 4-year old cousin who has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. I took the time to look up this travesty and I have found that most who are subjected to Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia are between the ages of 4-12. The approx. number of children who are sentenced to this disease is about 2,000. Only 15% of people die from A.L.L. That means 85% of people lived through this. Chemo-therapy, although it makes you lose your hair, does help remove A.L.L. or contain any other types of cancer until the removing (if removable). A.L.L. is characterized by excess lymphoblasts. A.L.L. causes damage and death by crowding out normal cells in the bone marrow, and by spreading to other organs. 'Acute' refers to the undifferentiated, immature state of the circulating lymphocytes ("blasts"), and to the rapid progression of disease, which can be fatal in weeks to months if left untreated. I HOPE THIS HELPED -STEPHEN B.
you cant "invent" cancer.....if your wondering who discovered it then it was known back in 3000- 1500 BC when Egyptians would remove tumors from humans
It is like dealing with death. You will experience all of the signs "shock, denial, anger, sadness, and acceptance." You need to allow yourself to feel all of those things, don't hide it. Get therapy for this, it hurts and you will need help through it all. You may also be experiencing post partum depression. Even though you didn't have a baby, you can have baby blues from a miscarraige. Your hormone levels drop, your body experiences the shock of it and you become chemically imbalanced. If you need medication, get it. If you would rather try natural first, visit www.jaredstory.com for tips on dealing with loss and depression.
What does a CA125 test tell an Oncologist?
according to: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=51281 Ovarian: Transvaginal ultrasound, which visualizes the ovaries to look for tumors, and a blood test called CA125 are used by some doctors now in women known to be at very high risk for this disease, but they are not yet accurate enough to screen the general population.
Sounds like you have an infection. Lymphatic system works similar to the circulation (blood) system, except it only goes one way, whilst the circulation has 2 way traffics (artery and vein). When the lymph swollen it could be caused by infection or tumor/cancer (lymphoma).
How dangerous is HPV for the male partner?
Not as dangerous as HPV is for the female partner, since HPV places females at increased risk of cervical cancer.
Cervical means pertaining to the NECK.
So it can refer to two unrelated parts of the body:
- the neck region (e.g. cervical vertebrae)
- the cervix or neck of the uterus (e.g. cervical cancer)
If you are a virgin can you wear tampons and not get cervical cancer?
Yes, you can wear tampons.
The vagina of a virgin is absolutely no different to that of a non-virgin so there is no reason why a virgin should avoid tampon use - although tampons are not recommended to pre-teens or teens given higher risks of TSS, pads or menstrual cups are best.
Tampons don't cause cervical cancer, although some brands of tampons like Tampax or Playtex can contain dioxin which increases cancer risks, they do not directly cause cervical cancer. If worried use organic cotton tampons like Natracare or Emerita, sponge tampons like Jade & Pearl, menstrual cups or softcups - all are much safer options.
What is a cervical punch biopsy?
A cervical punch biopsy is a procedure in which a small amount of tissue is removed from the cervix using a hollow punch. The tissue is then sent for microscopic examination. This is usually done to obtain a diagnosis or to rule one out.
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.
Why do women get cervical cancer?
Causes are being in the sun too much. The cervical cancer symptoms are that one will feel very run down and tired. Additionally, one can feel a lot of pain, that generally starts in the head area and have trouble breathing.
Studies in animals and humans suggest that gemfibrozil increases the risk of some types of cancer. The drug may also cause gallstones or muscle problems.
What is it like to have cervical cancer?
If you have cervical cancer, one will not know because it is usually asymptomatic.have a papsmear,usually in cervical ca you experience, body malaise,weight lost, decrease appetite and dyspareunia or painful intercourse.
While stage is an important indicator in the severity of cancer, it is not the only area that dictates survival rates.
The stage of a cancer describes its size and the extent to which it has spread. The staging system ranges from Stage 0 (early stage) to Stage IV (late stage). Stage I: This stage describes cancer that is still confined to one or both ovaries. Stage IA: This is the earliest form of stage I cancer. Cancer is present inside one ovary. No cancer cells are present on the outside surface of the ovary or in the abdomen or pelvis. Stage IB: With this stage, cancer is present inside both ovaries but no cancer cells are present on the outer surfaces of the ovaries. There are also no cancer cells in the abdomen or pelvis. Stage IC: With this stage, cancer is present in either one or both of the ovaries. In addition, cancer cells may also be present on the outer surfaces of one or both ovaries; the outer wall of a cystic ovarian tumor may have ruptured; or cancer cells may have been found in tissue samples from the abdomen. Stage II: This stage describes cancer that is present in either one or both of the ovaries and has spread to other organs within the pelvis, such as the uterus, Fallopian tubes, bladder, the sigmoid colon, or the rectum. Stage IIA: With this stage, cancer is present in one or both of the ovaries and has spread into the uterus and/or Fallopian tubes. However, cancer cells are not present in the abdomen. Stage IIB: With this stage, cancer is present in one or both of the ovaries and has spread to other pelvic organs, as the bladder, colon, rectum, or uterus. Stage IIC: The cancer is in one or both ovaries, and the cancer has spread to lymph nodes and/or dposits of cancer larger than 2 cm (about 3/4 inch) across are seen in the abdomen. Stage III: This stage describes cancer that is present in one or both of the ovaries. In addition, the cancer has spread past the pelvis to the abdominal lining and/or has spread to the nearby lymph nodes. Stage IIIA: With this stage, the cancer is present in one or both of the ovaries, and cancer cells are also present in small amounts in parts of the abdomen. Stage IIIB: With this stage, the cancer is present in one or both of the ovaries, and cancer cells are also present in amounts less than two centimeters (three-fourths of an inch) in parts of the abdomen. Stage IIIC: With this stage, the cancer is present in one or both of the ovaries. In addition, the cancer has either spread to the nearby lymph nodes or cancer cells are present in amounts greater than two centimeters (three-fourths of an inch) in parts of the abdomen. Stage IV: This is the most advanced stage of ovarian cancer. Cancer cells are present in one or both of the ovaries, and the cancer has spread (metastasized) to other organs igures that are available suggest that in women with early stage ovarian cancer, more than 7 out of 10 (73%) will live for more than 5 years. This is a general figure and individual situations do vary. 5 year survival rates may drop below this level for some women who have a poorer outlook because of general ill health, their age or the type of tumour they have.
In women whose ovarian cancer has spread into tissues close to the ovary more than 3 out of 10 (34%) will live for more than 5 years.
In women whose cancer has spread into lymph nodes close to the tumor, more than a quarter (27%) will live for more than 5 years.
In women whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic cancer), between 5 to 33 out of 100 women (5 to 33%) will live for more than 5 years. The statistics for stage 4 vary quite a bit between reports. This is because this stage covers a lot of different situations. It means the cancer has spread, but it has different effects depending on which type of ovarian cancer it is and which part part of the body it has spread to.in the body, such as the liver or lungs.
First of all let me say that this is a very personal question that only the patient can decide. Think of it like gambling. 80% is a good chance that it wont come back, but does that 80% include the treatment with chemo? How would you feel (full of regret, hating yourself for not doing it) if the cancer did come back.
The best advice is seek a second opinion and weigh the benefits vs the risk.
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A healthy lifestyle going forward will definitely help. However, given the new and improved chemo protocols, depending on the type of cancer you have and your general health, the best choice may be to follow the recommendations. Your quality of life will improve as you get through all of the treatments, and most likely you will have a longer remission or avoid recurrence entirely.
How many types of cervical cancer is there?
According to science there is about 100 kinds of cancer but we only know 87 however the are some sickness that are being discovered that will classify as caner.
