WHAT HAPPENS AFTER TREATMENT? Completing treatment can be both stressful and exciting, yet it is difficult not to worry about recurrence (when cancer returns). This is a very common concern among those who have had cancer. It may take a while before you are confident in your own recovery. Follow-up care: After treatment is over, […]
WHAT SHOULD YOU ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT CERVICAL CANCER? It is important for you to have frank, open discussions with your cancer care team. They will answer all of your questions, no matter how trivial you might think they are. Here are some questions to consider. What type of cervical cancer do I have? Has […]
CERVICAL CANCER IN PREGNANCY Pre-cancer can be found in pregnant women such as stage 1A. Most doctors believe that is safe to continue the pregnancy to term. Several weeks after delivery, a hysterectomy or a cone biopsy is recommended (the cone biopsy is suggested only for sub-stage IA1). If cancer is stage IB, then health […]
CategoriesTreatmentHOW IS CERVICAL CANCER TREATED? The option for treating each patient with cervical cancer depends on the stage of disease. The stage of cancer describes its size, depth of invasion and how far it has spread. After establishing the stage of cancer, the treatment depends largely on the stage of the disease at the time […]
HOW IS CERVICAL CANCER STAGED? Cervical Cancer is staged with the FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) system of staging. This system classified the disease in stages O through IV. It is based on clinical staging rather than surgical staging. This means that the extent of disease is evaluated by the doctor’s physical examination […]
HOW IS CERVICAL CANCER DIAGNOSED? Signs and Symptoms of Cervical Cancer Women with early Cervical Cancers and pre-cancers usually have no symptoms. Symptoms often do not begin until the cancer becomes invasive (it takes a period of 6-13 years) and grows into nearby tissue. The most common symptoms are: Abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as bleeding […]
HOW IS CERVICAL CANCER DIAGNOSED? Signs and Symptoms of Cervical Cancer Women with early Cervical Cancers and pre-cancers usually have no symptoms. Symptoms often do not begin until the cancer becomes invasive (it takes a period of 6-13 years) and grows into nearby tissue. The most common symptoms are: Abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as bleeding […]
CategoriesHPV Information PreventionHOW IS CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTED? The most common form of Cervical Cancer starts with precancerous changes, there are 2 ways to curb the development. The first way is to prevent the precancerous (early stage of cancer) and the second is to find and treat pre-cancers before they become cancerous. HOW TO PREVENT PRE-CANCERS Avoid being […]
Men who are circumcised have a lower chance of becoming infected with HPV. Men who have not been circumcised are more likely to be infected with HPV and pass it on to their partners. The reasons are unclear, researchers theory is that the surface of the foreskin (which is removed by circumcision) is easily infected by HPV. Although, Circumcision does not completely protect against HPV infections, men who are circumcised can still be infected and pass it to their partners.
CategoriesHPV InformationThe most important risk factor for Cervical Cancer is infection by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV can be spread during sex – including vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse and oral sex. HPV is also passed from one person to another during skin to skin contact. HPV is of 100 types, some of the viruses are classified as:
