Cervical Cancer – Treatment Options
If detected earlier, cervical cancer is one of the most curable and preventable cancers. There are many options available for the treatment of cervical cancer like surgery, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and combinations of these options. Your treatment depends upon several factors like the stage of your disease, your age, and your overall health. If cancer […]
Cervical Cancer – Symptoms
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women and has the highest incidence and mortality rate. Cervical cancer starts in the cells lining the cervix. Cervix is a part of the female reproductive tract. It is located at the lower part of your uterus and connects to the vagina. Cancer starts when cells […]
Cervical cancer, its types and staging
Every year about 500,000 women worldwide are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and more than 270,000 die from it. The cervix is a female reproductive part. It connects the uterus to the vagina. The cervix comprises two parts and is covered with two different cells. The endocervix is the cervix opening that opens into your uterus […]
Cervical Cancer – its causes and prevention
Cervical cancer is responsible for 6.6% of female cancer deaths worldwide. Cervical cancer occurs in the cervix cells due to the uncontrolled division and growth of abnormal cells. It results in excessive cell building up that forms a lump or tumor. Some risk factors can increase your chance of getting cervical cancer. These include- HPV: […]