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Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is largely preventable due to the availability of the HPV vaccine and effective screening methods. Early-stage cervical cancer typically produces no symptoms, which makes regular screening essential.

Symptoms

Early stages of cervical cancer usually have no symptoms. As the disease progresses, symptoms may include:

Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Bleeding between periods, after intercourse, or after menopause.

Unusual Vaginal Discharge: Watery, bloody, or foul-smelling discharge.

Pelvic Pain: Persistent pelvic pain not related to menstrual cycles.

Treatment

Early-Stage Treatment:

Conization Removing a cone-shaped piece of tissue.

Hysterectomy: Removal of the uterus, sometimes along with the cervix, upper vagina, and surrounding tissues (radical hysterectomy).

Radiation Therapy: High-energy rays to kill cancer cells.

Chemotherapy: Drugs to kill cancer cells, often used with radiation.

Advanced-Stage Treatment:

Chemoradiation: Combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Targeted Therapy: : Drugs that target specific aspects of cancer cells, such as bevacizumab (Avastin).

Immunotherapy: Helps the immune system fight cancer.

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