Cervical Cancer and its Treatment Options

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Cervical Cancer Treatment
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A Look at Cervical Cancer and its Treatment
Options
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects
the cells lining the cervix, which is the end of
the uterus. In most cases, cervical cancer is
caused by a virus called Human Papillomavirus
(HPV). The most common type of cervical cancer is
squamous cell carcinoma, which begins in the
thin, flat cells lining the cervix.
Adenocarcinoma, which begins in the glandular
cells, is the second most common type of cervical
cancer.  While cervical cancer is highly
preventable through regular screenings and
vaccines, it is still one of the leading causes
of death among women around the world. In this
blog post, we will take a look at cervical cancer
- its symptoms, diagnosis methods, and cervical
cancer treatment options. 
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• What are the Symptoms of Cervical Cancer?
• The most common symptom of cervical cancer is
  abnormal bleeding. This may include
• Unusual bleeding, such as in between periods,
  after sex, or after menopause
• Vaginal discharge that looks or smells different
  than usual
• Pain in the pelvis
• Urge to urinate more often
• Pain during urination
• If cancer has spread to other parts of the body,
  additional symptoms may include
• Fatigue
• Weight loss
• Bone pain

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• What are the Treatment options for Cervical
  Cancer?
• There are a few different ways for cervical
  cancer treatment, and the method used will depend
  on how far along the cancer is. 
• LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure)
• If the cancer is caught early, a cone biopsy or
  LEEP procedure may be all that is needed to
  remove the cancerous tissue. 
• Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) 
• A hysterectomy, which involves removing the
  uterus surgically, may be required if cancer has
  spread.
• Chemotherapy 
• For ovarian cancer, chemotherapy is typically
  delivered orally (by mouth), intravenously
  (through a vein) or directly into the abdomen
  through a catheter, in a treatment called
  intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
• Hormone therapy 
• Hormone therapy deprives ovarian cancer cells of
  the hormones they need to grow, including
  estrogen.
• Targeted therapy 
• Targeted therapy drugs called PARP inhibitors,
  which are designed to stop tumor cells from
  repairing themselves, are often used to treat
  ovarian cancer.

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