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Cervical Cancer 101: What you need to
know
Cervical cancer affects the female body in the cervix
region. The womb of a woman finds its opening through the cervix. Many
a times the human papilloma virus causes the disease. It is transmitted
sexual exchanges. The cervix being the most important organ of the reproductive
system requires proper attention as far as cancer onset is concerned.
Such a cancer affects the other organs of the cervix region and can
cause damage to the reproductive organs. This makes the disease all
the more fatal. Such a spread is commonly termed as metastasis.
Although human papilloma virus is the main cause of the disease but
it is also diagnosed with women who are in a habit of smoking. The instances
of lung and breast cancer associated with the cervical cancer are there.
This shows that the susceptibility of women to have cancer is higher
by the means of cervical cancer. The disease is indicated by the presences
of warts on the area around cervix. But a regular medical check up is
required because sometimes the warts may not even appear on the skin
and the disease goes undetected.
The common symptoms of the disease are prolonged pains in the thoracic
region. Sometimes the legs and lower back start aching unbearably. Anemia
is very frequently associated with cervical cancer. As a result of anemia
the patient also experiences a weight loss and fatigue. The person also
loses his normal appetite. The detection of this carcinoma by oneself
is almost impossible. It is at the later stages only that, with the
help of a doctor can one detect it.
The disease is very deadly as its detection is very difficult. Though
the doctors can detect it by a simple pap smear but if the treatment
is avoided for too long then it may cause a fatal result. The most important
thing to note here is that the disease can spread to other parts of
the body including the vagina and the other connective tissue. It spreads
vigorously and the infection spreads very fast. The disease has the
potential to damage the primary reproductive organs and jeopardize reproductive
capacity of the woman.
A particular form of papilloma strain increases the vulnerability to
disease. Also improper sexual behaviour and inadequate hygiene also
caters to the onset of cervical cancer. A drug administered to prevent
miscarriage (diethylstilbestrol), if given in great quantities also
increases the susceptibility of the disease. The diagnosis of the disease
is done by examining the vaginal fluid of the suspected patient and
is checked for the strains of cancer.
Chemo-radiation is a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy
is an effective measure in treatment of cancer. The infected cells can
also be surgically removed. But the woman has to make a tough decision
regarding jeopardizing her fertility. Thus most women go for the usual
medication. A simple approach to prevent the disease is to have clean
habits and regular check ups. The disease can be prevented by such steps
though it cannot be ruled out after these.
A healthy woman is the most important asset of a family and therefore
a woman should keep her self clean and ready to prevent such disease.
About Author
Mansi gupta writes about cervical cancer. Learn more at
www.cervicalcancerconcern.com
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