How to cure cervical cancer

Cervical Cancer Symptoms And Signs, Lessons To Be Learnt From Jade Goody

 

Jade Goody’s death from cervical cancer has thought us that we need to be careful about this killer disease. There are lesssons to be learnt from the Jade Goody episode so that we keep a careful watch of possible cervical cancer symptoms, signs and possible cure. Cervical cancer ranks first among cancers in women in most developing countries.  It constitutes 34 percent of all women’s cancers.  The approximate global incidence of women suffering annually from cervix cancer is 500,000.  Though women at all ages are at risk, cervical cancer is mostly seen in women from mid 30s to 55, with  47 being the average age. Most people are sadly uninformed about cervical cancer.  It has nothing to do with your spinal cord or your neck.  It is a disease in which cancer cells are seen in the cervical tissues.  The cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus, connects the vagina to the body of the uterus.  The cervix is pink in color. It is covered with squamous cells,  which are scale-like in appearance.  The cervical canal is lined with another kind of cell, known as columnar cells The area where these two types of cells meet called T-zone or transformation zone is the likeliest area which can cause abnormal growth of cells. How can I find out if I have cervical cancer: In the earliest stages, it is quite difficult to ascertain if you have cervical cancer, because there are no obvious symptoms. Irregular bleeding, bleeding or pain during sex or vaginal discharge, chronic low backache which are symptoms that can be linked with cervical cancer, offers appear at an advanced stage. Who is at risk of cervical cancer?

Those who do unprotected sex:  Most sexually active women have the chances of carrying an HPV virus which spreads through skin to skin contact with an HPV infected area. Sex at an early age, unprotected sex and multiple sex partners augments the chances of a woman’s of getting an HPV infection.  In other words, HPV infection can trigger cervical cancer. Usage of condoms for the sake of unprotected sex, may not help because the virus can be passed through skin to skin contact in the genital area, that is not covered by a condom.  But that does not mean, one should not use condom, it is very important to protect yourself against AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.

Smoking: Smoking increases the risk of the woman to contract cervical cancer.  Chemical produced by tobacco smoking can damage the DNA of the cervix cells, making them cancerous.
Chlamdiya infection: Chlamydia infection which is bacterial in nature is also a cayuse, triggered through sexual contact.
Diet deficient in fruit and vegetables: Women who do not eat enough fruit or vegetables miss out on the antioxidant properties which keep cancers at bay.  Phytochemicals like vitamins A, C, E and beta-carotene are known to prevent cervical cancers.
•    HIV infection: Women who have a weak immune system from illnesses like HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) can also suffer from cervical cancer.
Long term oral contraceptives: Usage of long-term contraceptives for say 5 or more years can increase the woman’s chances of suffering from cervix cancer.
Family history of cervical cancer: Women who have a family history of cervical cancer are also at risk. A person who has a family history of this disease may be less genetically equipped to fight of HPV infection better than other women.

How is cervical cancer diagnosed?  As mentioned before, pain or bleeding during sex or otherwise, vaginal discharge are some signs; but they do not mean you have cervical cancer. It is better if you see a doctor who will ask you to go for a Pap test In the Pap test, a speculum or a standard device used to examine the cervix is placed in the vagina.  Cells are skimmed from the surface of cervical surface with a cotton swab and then smeared into a glass slide. Another sample is taken from the T-zone with a plastic spatula. There are new techniques known as  liquid based Pap tests that gives greater degree of accuracy.  The slide is dispatched to a lab where a cytotechnologist(a person who reviews the slides) and a pathologist examines the sample for any abnormalities.  The pap test is usually accurate and can be used to detect cervical cancers even in the early stages. To increase the reliability of the Pap test, go to your doctor two weeks after your last menstrual period and avoid having sex, douching, using tampons or using vaginal creams,powders, suppositories, sprays etc  at least 48 hours before the test. An abnormal Pap smear report DOES NOT mean that you have cervical cancer. It just means that you have some kind of cellular change in the cells that cover the surface of the cervix.  A Pap test is only a screening medium,  there are other tests that are important to confirm Pap test abnormalities and diagnose the disease.  You need to have some kind of follow-up, retest again after some months. Depending on the degree of the abnormality,  the  doctor can also recommend biopsy, colposcopy(enlarged view of the vagina and cervix) or curettage. What should be the regularity of the Pap test: Screening should commence three years after a woman begins to have intercourse. It is recommended to go for a Pap test every two or three years.  The combination of HPV testing with a Pap test should be considered for routine screening for women older than 30.

 

 

Integrative Treatment For Cervical Cancer
Radiation therapy is the standard treatment for certain stages of cervical cancer and often is used in combination with surgery. Radiation therapy may also be used to manage the symptoms that occur with incurable cervical cancer. Compared with radiation alone, chemoradiation improves survival. It is usually used as the primary therapy or after a hysterectomy.

Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external radiation therapy) or from radiation material (radioisotopes) in thin plastic tubes inserted through the vagina into the cervical area where the cancer cells are found (intracavitary brachytherapy).

The two forms of brachytherapy used to treat cervical cancer include low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy and high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy. LDR brachytherapy has been used the most in the past, but HDR brachytherapy takes less time and can be done on an outpatient basis. Both LDR and HDR appear to work about the same.

Studies show that chemotherapy given at the same time as radiation treatment (chemoradiation) improves survival rates in stages IIB, IIIA, IIIB and IVA cervical cancer without significantly increasing the side effects of either treatment. Chemoradiation may also improve survival rates in stages IB and IIA for women with large tumors.

Radiation to treat cervical cancer may thin the bone and increase the risk of fractures in the pelvic area, including hip fractures. You can take steps to prevent thinning of the bone, such as getting enough calcium and vitamin D. Also, try to prevent falls, which can lead to fractures. Radiation may cause many side effects, including diarrhea and irritation of the bladder.

Your ability to enjoy sexual intercourse may also be affected because radiation may cause changes to the cells lining the vagina, making intercourse difficult or painful. A series of vaginal dilators, starting with a small one and progressing to a larger size, may be used after radiation therapy. Using the dilators can make the vaginal opening larger and help make sex less difficult or painful.

In addition to conventional medical treatment for cervical cancer, you may try complementary therapies. Complementary therapies are not a substitute for the standard treatment recommended for cervical cancer. Before you try any of these therapies, discuss their possible benefits and side effects with your doctor. Let him or her know if you are already using any such therapies.

The combination of conventional medical treatment and complementary medicine is an approach sometimes termed integrative medicine, in which conventional and complementary therapies work together for the best outcome. Complementary therapies are not a substitute for the standard treatment recommended for cervical cancer.

Most cervical cancer is caused by a virus called human papilloma virus, or HPV. You can get HPV by having sexual contact with someone who has it. There are many types of the HPV virus. Not all types of HPV cause cervical cancer. Some of them cause genital warts, but other types may not cause any symptoms.

Most doctors use cauterization or freezing as a first option to cure genital warts. Unfortunately, success achieved with this method is often temporary and the warts soon reappear. For genital warts, cures may involve having to surgically excise or burn them off. After surgical intervention or chemical acids are used, one can expect a scar in that area.

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Cervical Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Signs, Diagnosis, Treatments, Stages. Everything You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer
by: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
published: 2009-04-19
ASIN: B00272M1YC
sales rank: 124164

About This Booklet
This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet (NIH Publication No. 08-2407) is about cervical cancer.* The disease begins on the surface of the cervix. If not treated, the cancer invades more deeply into the cervix. This is called invasive cervical cancer. Every year in the United States, about 11,000 women learn they have invasive cervical cancer. Most of these women are younger than 55.

This booklet tells about diagnosis, staging, treatment, and follow-up care. Learning about medical care for invasive cervical cancer can help you take an active part in making choices about your care.

This booklet has lists of questions that you may want to ask your doctor. Many people find it helpful to take a list of questions to a doctor visit. To help remember what your doctor says, you can take notes or ask whether you may use a tape recorder. You may also want to have a family member or friend go with you when you talk with the doctor – to take notes, ask questions, or just listen.

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