Cervical cancer is
cancer that grows in cells in the cervix. This cancer occurs when the cells in
the cervix cervical aliases that are not normal, and it is growing steadily
with uncontrolled. These abnormal cells could develop quickly resulting in
cervical tumors. A malignant tumor that later developed so the cause of
cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer is one
of the most common types of cancer occurs in women around the world. According
to the data of Ministry of the health of Indonesia, at least 15000 cervical
cancer cases occur each year in Indonesia.
However, routine Pap
smear tests can help identify cervical cancer early. Unfortunately, cervical
cancer rarely shows symptoms in the early stages. New symptoms appear when
cancer has begun to spread and entered the stage of advanced stage. In many
cases of cervical cancer are associated with sexually transmitted infections
(STI).
Symptoms Of Cervical
Cancer
In the early stages,
women with cervical cancer early and pre-cancer will not experience symptoms.
The reason, cervical cancer do not show symptoms until the tumors to form. The
tumor could then pushes the organ around and disturb the healthy cells. The
following symptoms of cervical cancer which is needed to watch out for
• unusual Bleeding from
Miss V.
• menstrual cycles so
irregularly.
• pain in the pelvis
(lower abdomen).
• Pain during sex or
having sex.
• pain in the lumbar
(lower back) or legs.
• Body limp and easily
tired.
• decreased weight when
not being on a diet.
• loss of appetite.
• Liquid Miss V
abnormal, as it smells pungent or accompanied by blood.
• one foot swell.
The Cause Of Cervical
Cancer
Cervical cancer caused
by Human human papillomavirus (HPV). Viral infections tend to increase in
people who had sexual intercourse with many partners. Risky sexual behavior,
such as sex without a condom or sharing sex toys (sex toys) also makes a person
susceptible to have cervical cancer. In addition, women who never get the
vaccine (immunization) HPV naturally more vulnerable HPV infected could be the
cause of cervical cancer.
The type and Stage of
cervical cancer
The detection of
different types of cervical cancer that her patients will help doctors in
providing proper handling. There are two types of cervical cancer that need to
look out for, including:
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
(KSS). KSS is a type of cervical cancer is most often the case. KSS begins in
the squamous cell, i.e. cells that line the outside of the cervix.
Adenocarcinoma. This
type of cervical cancer begins in gland cells in the cervical canal.
Whereas, stage or
staging is used to describe the rate of spread of cancer. The higher the stage
of cancer, the more widespread species. There are four types of cervical cancer
stages that need to be controlled, i.e., stadium 1, 2, 3, and 4 stage (final
stage, indicating cancer has already spread to other body tissues and organs).
Risk Factors Of Cervical
Cancer
• hereditary factors.
• Age, especially women
aged 40 years and over.
• smoking.
• Lack of fruit and
vegetable consumption.
• excess body weight
(obesity).
• the use of
contraceptives (birth control pills) drink long term.
• The frequency of
pregnancy and childbirth.
• pregnant or gave birth
at a very young age.
• certain medical conditions,
such as infection with chlamydia.
• the consumption of
certain drugs, such as the treatment of HIV/AIDS or diethylstilbestrol (DES).
Diagnosis Of Cervical
Cancer
Diagnosis of cervical
cancer with the Pap smear test is upheld. The doctor may do other tests to see
cancer cells or cervical cancer in pre-if test pap smear shows cells changes,
such as malfunctions colposcopy and biopsy. When doctors discovered the
existence of the potential cervical cancer, the doctor will then examine how
severe conditions (stage stadium) cancer. The test can include things below.
• Check the uterus, Miss
V, rectum, and urinary when there is cancer.
• blood tests to check
the condition of the surrounding organs, such as bone, blood, and kidneys.
• Test scanning, namely
with the technology of Computerised tomography (CT) scans, Magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) scans, X rays, and Positive Emission Tomography (PET) scans. The
purpose of this test is to identify cancer tumors and in cancer cells have
spread (metastasized).
The Treatment Of
Cervical Cancer
If the doctor already
confirms cervical cancer, there are several treatment options that can be done.
Among others with surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.
Prevention Of Cervical
Cancer
• Routine pap smear checks
• Get HPV vaccination
• avoid smoking
• Do the safe sex by using condoms.
• maintain the cleanliness of the intimate area of femininity
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