Cervical cancer

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Cervical cancer is curable, but whether it goes away permanently depends on several factors. Early detection and a favorable response to cancer treatment increase the chances. Cervical cancer affects the tissue towards the bottom of the uterus, where the uterus and vagina connect. The American Cancer Society predicts that doctors will diagnose around This article examines whether cervical cancer is curable, what factors influence the outlook, and survival rates. It also looks at symptoms and treatments. Share on Pinterest FatCamera/Getty Images In some cases, cervical cancer is curable. Doctors consider a person as cured when the cancer goes away during treatment and never returns. However, it is difficult to know for sure that cancer will never come back. Therefore, many doctors use the term “remission” instead. Partial remission means there are fewer signs and symptoms of the cancer. Complete remission means there are no detectable signs of cancer. Sometimes, people in remission remain cancer-free for the rest of their lives. Sometimes, the cancer returns later on. Some doctors may say a person is “cured” if they stay in complete remission for According to previous studies, many people who receive treatment for early-stage cervical cancer enter remission, with only Survival rates are a way of measuring how long people live following their diagnosis. The average survival rate for cervical cancer differs depending on the cancer stage. Doctors use • stage I, where cancer ce...

Cervical cancer affects the entrance to the womb. The cervix is the narrow part of the lower uterus, often referred to as the neck of the womb. The American Cancer Society estimates that doctors will make The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initially recommended the vaccine for all people aged 9–26 years. However, the CDC now advise that the vaccine is also available for all women and men In this article, we look at cervical cancer, its symptoms, and ways to prevent and treat it. Share on Pinterest Pelvic pain is a possible symptom of cervical cancer. In the early stages of cervical cancer, a person may experience no symptoms at all. As a result, women should have regular cervical smear tests, or Pap tests. A The • bleeding between periods • bleeding after sexual intercourse • bleeding in post-menopausal women • discomfort during sexual intercourse • vaginal discharge with a strong odor • vaginal discharge tinged with blood • pelvic pain These symptoms can have other causes, including infection. Anyone who experiences any of these symptoms should see a doctor. Working out the stage of a cancer is important, as it helps a person decide the most effective type of treatment. Staging aims to assess how far the cancer has spread and whether it has reached nearby structures or more distant organs. A • Stage 0: Precancerous cells are present. • Stage 1: Cancer cells have grown from the surface into deeper tissues of the cervix, and possibly into the uterus and to...