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Cervical Cancer
What it is
Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix. Cancer begins when a body's cells start growing and multiplying out of control. Any cells within a body can become cancerous with potential to spread to other parts of the body. Originating in the lining of the cervix or the womb, another name for this area is the uterine cervix. It connects the uterus to the vagina. Most occurrences of pathology start out in what is called the 'transformation zone' that have two cell types, glandular and squamous cells. These cells first develop precancerous changes that then manifest into dysplasia and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). It takes years for these changes to lead to cancer, however some cases have shown these changes taking place in as little as less than twelve months. There are several types of cervical cancer. The most common is squamous cell carcinomas followed by adenocarcinomas. The less common are mixed caricinomas/adenosquamous carcinomas.
Explain Signs & Symptoms
The woman's abdomen may feel abnormal and myalgia may present in the anterior side. Women may experience vaginal discharge colored with blood outside of menstruation and irregular bleeding that may be tested by an endocrinologist, especially if bleeding occurs after menopause. Advanced symptoms of cervical cancer may include: a swollen leg, unliterally or bilaterally, weight loss, fatigue, pelvic/back pain, and trouble defecation/urinating. Anemia can be...
If cancer is detected some preventative measures may be taken. These measures ensure cancer does not spread to other areas of the body. It may also allow for a higher chance of remission for patients.
Prognosis, treatment, population effected
Treatment from an oncologist may include ablation and women may choose abstinence to avoid potential complications. Clinical trials may exist in the future for future treatments. While there is no cure for cervical cancer, women can go into remission with radiation treatments and chemotherapy (Ranjbar, 2015). A common method of treatment is a hysterectomy that will eliminate any chances a woman has, to conceive or remain fertile.
Women are affected by this cancer. Women that smoke, have Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or Chlamydia infection have a higher risk of developing cervical cancer…
References
Ranjbar, R. (2015). Cervical Cancer and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) -- Viral Cervical Cancer. MOJ Cell Science & Report, 2(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.15406/mojcsr.2015.02.00026
Sultana, F., English, D., Simpson, J., Canfell, K., Gertig, D., & Saville, M. (2014). High-grade cervical abnormalities and cervical cancer in women following a negative Pap smear with and without an endocervical component: A cohort study with 10 years of follow-up. International Journal Of Cancer, 135(5), 1213-1219. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijc.28756
Cervical Cancer Case Study and Care Plan Cervical Cancer The following represents an outline for a plan of care, including information intended to educate the patient about what she can expect given her recent diagnosis of cervical cancer at the age of 45. The good news is that a cervical cancer diagnosis is no longer a death sentence. Cervical cancer in women is common and afflicts close to 530,000 women worldwide each year
The ACS seems to contain a relatively balanced and unbiased approach, not categorically endorsing any treatment, for every patient, with every type of cancer. Its list of references, provided by a link on the site, contains numerous outside scholarly journals, as well as individuals associated with the ACS. It also provides helpful guidelines for talking to a patient's doctor about therapies to support conventional treatments, underlining the fact that
If the cancer is confined to this area, that may be the only treatment required. However, if the cancer has spread, there may be additional surgery necessary to remove the organs where it has spread. There may also be chemotherapy or radiation treatments necessary if the cancer has spread. With stage I or II cancers, the overall prognosis for survival is very good. The prognosis of stage III or
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Cervical cancer will usually transpire when abnormal cell found within cervix grow out of control. However, when cervical is identified in its early stages it can be successfully treated. Through the help of Pap test this cervical cancer can be identified. Majority of cervical cancer tend to be caused by virus known as human papillomavirus (HPV). An individual can easily get HPV when they have sexual contact
Women's Health Promotion: Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is a serious women's health issue. While many women go to their doctor yearly for testing in order to detect cancer and other problems early, many other women ignore this important examination (Gadducci, et al., 2011; Harper, 2004). Additionally, women who have symptoms of cervical cancer often avoid seeing their doctor. They may not have health insurance, they may be frightened, or they may
This includes infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a high-risk virus that could lead to genital warts and worse, cervical cancer (Bristow 2001). Since both types of cancers have excellent recovery prospects in their early stages, it is important for women to seek medical help as soon as these symptoms are observed. In cases where endometrial cancer is suspected, a physician would take a biopsy of the patient's uterus