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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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If it's related to pregnancy, you'll be cured when you deliver. But know that a clear or white vaginal discharge is a normal, daily part of life as a women. The discharge disappears after menopause. At that point, some women find the lack of discharge makes the genital so uncomfortable that they buy artificial vaginal fluid at the store so they aren't itchy and sore. If your discharge has an odor, off-color, or comes with itching, get a check up.
What has caused the decline in the mortality rate of cervical cancer?
primarily due to routine screening with Pap tests (Pap smear), to identify precancerous and early-invasive stages of cervical cancer.
How do you check for cervical cancer?
The best and safest way to determine if you do have cervical cancer is to make an appointment with a gynocologist. They are trained specialists and have the equipment to test for this and get accurate results.
Can you go swimming after leep procedure?
Swimming is usually not permitted for a month after Laser Eye surgery (Lasik) after which there should be no problem at all. It is however advisable to use swimming goggles to avoid risk of infection when swimming in untreated water.
Can missed periods cause cervical cancer?
You can. But sometimes patients do not. A classic sign of cervical cancer is uncontrolled/abnormal uterine bleeding. That means the patient would not know if they are having their period or not due to the fact they have constant uterine bleeding.
Low abdominal pain and vaginal discharge?
This question requires a medical assessment of the person suffering these problems. That can be obtained from a Physician or perhaps a Physician's Assistant or Nurse. Anyone needing an answer to a question like this who does not have ready access to their own doctor should seek advice at a clinic or hospital emergency room. Never put any trust in medical answers to specific medical questions in a forum like this.
Is the only way to cervical cancer through sexual contact?
No, but studies have shown that people who are sexually active with multiple partners have a higher incidence of cervical cancer.
How much does a cancer treatment cost?
The cost of cancer treatment varies with the kind of cancer and how early or late in its development the treatment begins. It is not possible to estimate costs in the absence of more specific information.
How can you get a cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer has multiple risk factors - not just one cause. The majority of cases do come from a sexually transmitted virus called HPV. Genital human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). The virus infects the skin and mucous membranes. There are more than 40 HPV types that can infect the genital areas of men and women, including the skin of the penis, vulva (area outside the vagina), and anus, and the linings of the vagina, cervix, and rectum. You cannot see HPV. Most people who become infected with HPV do not even know they have it.
The other factors can include: multiple sex partners, smoking, weakened immune system, genetic factors, etc.
Cervical cancer often has no symptoms until it is more advanced. For this reason, it is important for women to get screened regularly for cervical cancer. (Pap Test)
Can you still get cervical cancer if you have had a partial hysteroctemy?
Hysterectomy is only the removal of uterus and you therefore can get cervical cancer, you should continue with pap tests. If you mean a total hysterectomy then both uterus and cervix are removed and cervical cancer is eliminated.
How is cervical cancer formed?
It is caused by a sexually transmitted virus, called HPV. It progresses from a benign lesion to a low grade lesion. It then progresses to a high grade lesion which can progress to a microinvasive and then invasive lesion
How long is the needle when you have the cervical cancer jab?
Im not too sure actually.I am on my 2nd cervical cancer jab,but I didnt look at it at all,it puts you off if you do.Dont worry though,the needle isn't even that sore,the first one isn't sore at all,the second is a little bit nippy but only for 2 mins at the most x
Good Luck x
Can cervical cancer stop you from having a period?
No.
During a cervical biopsy they take a small sample of the cervix with is the bottom part of the uterus which is visible in the vagina. They don't affect anything that regulates menstrual cycles.
What kind of women have higher cervical cancer deaths?
Minority women and women of low socioeconomic status have higher rates of cervical cancer and an increased mortality rate.
Is it safe to get pregnant after the first dose of cervical cancer vaccine?
If you have cervical cancer then nothing is safe. You will die if it is not treated.
Are cancer deaths always painful?
YEARS AGO, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS didn't have a handle on PAIN MANAGEMENT. They finally got it together and realized that if someone was facing death from cancer, they didn't have to worry about them getting "hooked" on pain medication. Now, they focus on keeping the patient comfortable and pain free. Where they once were very conservative with medication like morphine, they are now quite liberal. Whether in a hospital, hospice or at home, training is provided for caregivers to give injections of potent painkillers, keeping the patient from suffering a painful death......<<
The above is an excellent post, but I just wanted to add that not all people with certain cancers die and none have to live with the pain. There are certain cancers that only need small treatments of Chemo or radiation while other cancers are more invasive and need more Chemo and radiation and thankfully the medical field (as the poster said above) is on the ball and in Canada we have legalized Marijuana to help the patient with nausea, pain, and getting them through the rough patches. Of course the above is true as far as a person facing death from cancer. Morphine is used liberally (small doses at first, but always giving more) and eventually it weakens the heart and causes death which is a God-send for those that are passing on from incurable cancer.
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I hope it doesn't always kill you. Well I know this because my old friend's mom had cancer and she got better...
No, it doesn't always kill you. I'm a "new" survivor (1 yr.) but am in a class with people who are survivors of 10+ years!
What is life expectancy for someone who has a cancer?
Life is like a casino, and sometimes you throw craps and sometimes seven and eleven are the only stones that appear. Science and medicene are improving routinely. Early diagnosis means early treatment, early treatment almost assures survival, More then 90 percent of all victims of this disease that seek and receive treatment survive for ten or more years.
A mammogram is a safe, low-dose x-ray exam of the breasts to look for changes that are not normal. The results are recorded on x-ray film or directly into a computer for a doctor called a radiologist to examine.
A mammogram allows the doctor to have a closer look for changes in breast tissue that cannot be felt during a breast exam. It is used for women who have no breast complaints and for women who have breast symptoms, such as a change in the shape or size of a breast, a lump, nipple discharge, or pain. Breast changes occur in almost all women. In fact, most of these changes are not cancer and are called "benign," but only a doctor can know for sure. Breast changes can also happen monthly, due to your menstrual period.
Is stage 4 cancer concerned terminal?
I have a familly member who just diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma. Stage 4 is an advanced stage and usually means that cancer has spread through out the body. This does not mean that is 100% terminal. You need to look at the age of the patient, their over all health and the stage together. You should always be realistic and prepare yourself for the worst but still try to be supportive and hope for the best. If you are asking because you or someone you know has been diagnosed. Then i wish you the best. Make sure to always get more than one opinion on treatment and that you are dealing with specialist. You want someone who specializes on your type of cancer as they will probably have the most information and provide you with the best course of action.
Can cervical cancer be cured in its fourth stage?
If you are aged 12-18 you can have a vaccination!
I had mine yesterday! I am 12 nearly 13! I am in year 8! you can have it at any age between 12 years old (in year 8) and 18 years old!
I was petrified before having it - my friends who had it before me didn't help! they were crying and everything and they had already had it! me and my bff were crying and on the way to the room to get it a lady said that we should both go to the nurses room and waited for ages (around an hour and a half) then we got it! one of our other bffs had had it earlier and was with us the whole time we were waiting! then we went at the end and i felt a absalute twit! it didn't hurt at all! plus i got a free biscuit!
it didn't hurt at all! the only negative points about it was -
that you worry and feel horrible before it
your arm hurts if you move it after (mine is stiff today) which is why i had the day off!
What is the life expectancy of a uterine cancer patient?
That depends on how far the cancer has progressed, what form of treatment one decides to get, the age, etc. A doctor should be able to give you a somewhat accurate prognosis.
How can you tell if you have cervical cancer?
This is why it's so important to go and have a pap smear twice a year. That is the way to know before it has gone so far it might be too late. So go see your doctor. Once you are in pain it might be too late and it can have spread.
