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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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What is margin of error?

A margin of error refers to a small allowance for mistakes. Any errors or miscalculations in circumstances cannot exceed this tiny amount.

If you had mild cervical cancer and had leep can you still have kids?

There is no such thing as "mild cervical cancer". If leep was performed, it is more likely the woman had a precancerous lesion. This is very common, and will not progress to cancer if regular PAP exams are given.

Yes, the patient can still have kids.

How does anabolic steroids increase the risk of cervical and endometrial cancer?

Anabolic steroids increase the risk of health problems for men and women alike. The risk for women includes the increase of cervical and endometrial cancer by altering the female hormones.

Is Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma Hereditary?

No, there are no studies that show metastatic squamous cell carcinoma to be hereditary. This type of skin cancer is the second most common type of cancer.

What is stage I of cervical cancer?

Stage 0

Also called carcinoma in situ, stage 0 means that cancerous cells that have not invaded deeper tissues. The cells are superficial and are only found on the surface.

Stage I

In stage I, cancerous cells have invaded the cervix, and cells are no longer just at the surface. Cancer is still confined to the cervix and has not spread.

* Stage IA: This is the earliest form of stage I cervical cancer. The cancer can only be identified under microscopic examination. *

** Stage IA1: The invasion area is less than 3mm(1/8 inch) deep and less than 7mm (1/4 inch) wide.

** Stage IA2: The invasion area is between 3 mm and 5 mm (about 1/5 inch) deep and less than 7 mm (about 1/4 inch) wide.

* Stage IB: This stage indicated that cancer can be seen without a microscope. It also include cancers that have invaded the connective tissue of the cervix, deeper than 5mm (1/5 inch).

** Stage IB1: Cancer is no more than 4 centimeters large (1 3/4 inches).

** Stage IB2: Cancer is larger than 4 centimeters (1 3/4 inches) *

Stage II

In stage II, the cancer has spread to nearby tissues, but is still contained within the pelvic area.

* Stage IIA: Cancer has spread to the upper part of the vagina. The lower third of the vagina has not been affected.

* Stage IIB: In this stage, cancer has spread to tissue near the cervix. This tissue is called parametrial tissue. *

Stage III

This stage indicates that cancer has spread to the lower portion of the vagina. It could have also spread to the pelvic wall in this stage.

* Stage IIIA: Cancer has spread to the lower part of the vagina and is contained in that area.

* Stage IIIB: Cancer has spread to the pelvic wall. This also includes cancer that blocks the flow of urine to the bladder. *

Stage IV

In stage IV, the cancer has spread to other areas of the body. This is the most advanced stage of cervical cancer.

* Stage IVA: This stage includes cancer that has spread to areas close to the cervix, such as the bladder or rectum.

* Stage IVB: Stage IVB cervical cancer is not considered curable. In this stage, cancer has spread to distant areas of the body, like the lungs.

Married young soon to be a mother and have been diagnosed with cervical cancer is it safe to still have sex?

First, it is important to make sure the word "cancer" was used by your doctor. Far too often patients hear that they have a precancerous lesion and take this to mean that they have cancer.

But if you do have cancer, it is still safe to have sex. Know that cervical cancer is caused by a viral infection called HPV which is spread sexually, so if your partner is not affected, it is essential that a condom is used.

Can ovex cause cancer?

Yes and they have dormant cancer virus in the tablets which cause thoat cancer. Only an idiot takes tablets.

What is a smits sleeve for the cervix?

A smits sleeve is a small device (plastic tube) that is inserted into the cervical OS to maintain an opening for insertion of radiation brachytherapy tandems

Is cervical cancer a sign of syphilis?

No, but a woman with cervical cancer may have contracted other sexually transmissible infections in addition to the HPV that caused the cancer, and should be screened for these infections.

What test is used to Dx cervical caner?

the most common cause of female infertilty is failure to release an

What is cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer is a cancer that starts in the cervix at the opening at the of the vagina. It is the 3rd most common type of cancer but affects less women in the US than other countries because of the regular use of pap smears.

What is mammogram and at what age should you start getting them?

A mammogram is a routine test to examine the breast for any abnormalities. It can be slightly uncomfortable, basically they xray your breast in simple terms. Your doctor can tell you when you should start receiving mammograms yearly. If you have a family history of breast cancer, you should start a yearly exam in your 20's. Also, as prevelant as breast cancer has been recently, women are getting it at earlier ages. Typically around your late 30's early 40's is when they recommend to start the yearly mammogram exam

What is the differences between endometriosis and endometrial cancer?

To answer this question we first have to delve into the arcane world for latin (and medicine). Feel free to skip the next two bullet points, and get to the answer (I don't mind). * -osis. Noun. meaning, a growth. * -carcinoma. Noun. Meaning, a "bad" growth. The endometrium is periodically found in the female reproductive tract, and forms the nuturing, nutirient and blood-rich layer upon which a baby may attach (via the placenta). This layer is normally shed within a 28-day cycle (Menses) if fertilization and implantation of the ova (egg) have not occured. Endometriosis refers to the benign (yet maybe still painful and problematic) condition of "growth" of the endometrial cells. Normally these guys are supposed to live only in the uterus, and should only survive for about 4 weeks. Occasionally, a cell or two gets outside of the uterus, and will, "set up shop" wherever it lands. This could be on the ovary, the fallopian tube, the uterus, or anywhere else in the abdominal cavity. Since they're deprived of the normal signals the rest of the endometrium (living quietly within the uterus) receives, they may continue to grow. Generally, when this happens, however, they grow neatly, and orderly. Endometrial Carcinoma, in contrast, occurs when these cells loose the instruciton to die, or are otherwise genetically dammaged. They still can exist anywhere, but are more likely to wreak havoc on those cells surrounding them. A general search for "cancer" on this site will likely find an article I wrote awhile back about cancer...it's a disease of the DNA.

Name of cervical cancer vaccine?

The cervical cancer vaccination is a vaccination that is applied in 3 separate doses. The does are in the form of needles and are carried out over 6 months (in England). The vaccine protects the user from certain species of the Human papillomavirus virus, which is associated to cervical cancer genital warts and some other less common forms of cancer (anal, vulvar, vaginal and penile). There are currently two HPV vaccinations on the market, Gardasil and cervarix. Both vaccines protect against two of the HPV types that can cause cervical cancer and some other genital cancers. Gardasil also protects against two of the HPV types that cause genital warts.

Is cervical cancer terminal?

Cervical cancer can be terminal, but if caught early the prognosis is good. Pap smears test for it, which is why it is important to visit the gynecologist regularly. Pap smears not only catch cancer itself, but the changes to cells that come before cancer occurs. In the

early stages it may only be necessary to remove part of the cervix to prevent cancer, a minor price for what otherwise would be a very serious disease.

As a disclaimer, I am not a doctor. However, my grandmother died of cervical cancer at the age of 36, so I have something of an interest. In those days (1950) there was much less known about cancer in general, and less attention paid to women's health in particular. Even if there had been effective tests and treatment at the time, my grandmother would have unlikely had access to them, poor and uneducated as she was. These days, we may be too poor to lay out cash for a doctor regularly, but we can be educated enough to find free and low-cost care from women's health clinics. You may not agree with a given clinic's politics, but don't let that stop you from taking advantage of what they offer.

If you've seen all those ads for HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccines, yes, it is true that an STD is responsible for many cases of cervical cancer. This does not mean that you have to be promiscuous or even sexually active to develop it. Remember, cervical cancer kills young women. Every woman should consider herself at risk.

Amy

Information on benzodiazepines as a relates to cancer treatment?

Benzodiazepines are sometimes used to help relieve some symptoms of chemotherapy or symptoms related to the stress of diagnosis of cancer.

Depending on the type of chemotherapy you are receiving, your doctor may decide you would benefit from a benzodiazepine to help with nausea or feeling anxious from chemo.

It is important to let your doctor know about all the medicines you are taking. Taking a list to each appointment is important. Talk to your doctor about your concerns regarding these medicines.

When was John Kerry's wife Vanessa diagnosed with cancer?

Vanessa is John Kerry's daughter. His wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, doesn't mention a diagnosis date, but stated publicly in December of 2009 that she was undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

Can ovarIAN cancer be picked up with cerVICAL cancer?

Ovarian cancer and cervical cancer have nothing in common other than the fact that they occur in the female reproductive tract. Cervical cancer can be detected early with pap smears and other screening tests, and prevented with HPV vaccine. There are few, if any, screening tests for ovarian cancer. Only hormonal contraception has been shown to lower the risk of ovarian cancer.

What is hypervascularity around the left the ovary what does this mean.?

hypervascularity means increased blood flow. In this case it would be around the ovary.

What is the next step if the leep procedure does not work?

I had a leep. My dr told me that the next step will have to be a comb. i want to find information on it.