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Treatment of recurrentcervicalcancer may include the following: Pelvic exenteration followed by radiation therapy combined with chemotherapy. Chemotherapy as palliative therapy to relieve symptoms caused by the cancer and improve quality of life. Clini...[read article]

Tests for Cervical Cancer

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A Pap smear is an examination under the microscope of cells scraped from the cervix.The Pap smear is done as part of a gynecological exam. You will lie on a table a...  More
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A colposcopy-directed biopsy uses a low-powered microscope called a colposcope to help view the surface of the cervix and show abnormalities.You will lie on a table...  More
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A pelvic examination is a routine procedure used to assess the well being of the female patients'' lower genito-urinary tract. This is done as part of a u...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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A cervical biopsy is a test in which tissue samples are taken from the cervix and examined for disease or other problems.Cervical punch biopsy; Biopsy- cervical pun...  More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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Computed tomography(also known as CT, CT scan, CAT, or computerized axial tomography) scans use x rays to produce precise cross-sectional images of anatomical struc...  More
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Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.There are many ...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body.Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic( CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses p...  More
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Tumor markers are a group of proteins, hormones, enzymes, receptors, and other cellular products that are overexpressed(produced in higher than normal amounts) by m...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Cervical Cancer

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Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure is an effective outpatient treatment for abnormal cell growth. A fine wire loop with a special high-frequency current allows...  More
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An exenteration is a major operation during which all the contents of a body cavity are removed. Pelvic exenteration refers to the removal of all the organs and adj...  More
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A hysterectomy is surgery to remove a woman’s uterus. It may be done through an incision(cut) in either the abdomen(belly) or the vagina.Vaginal hysterectomy;...  More
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A hysterectomy is an operation to remove a woman's uterus. It can relieve such symptoms as severe pain and bleeding. If you have cancer, it may save your life.  More
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Cervicectomy
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Cervix cryosurgery is a surgical treatment to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue in the cervix.Cryotherapy is an office procedure done while you are awake. The vagi...  More
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A hysterectomy is surgery to remove a woman’s uterus. It may be done through an incision(cut) in either the abdomen(belly) or the vagina.Vaginal hysterectomy;...  More
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How long after cervical laser surgery do you have to wait before using tampons or having sex?  More
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Medical Procedures for Cervical Cancer

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Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and cancer cells. Most commonly, the term is used to refer to cancer-killing drugs.   More
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Radiation therapy uses high powered x-rays or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells.Cancer cells usually multiply faster than other cells in the body. Because radi...  More
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Detailed information on brachytherapy, including the two types of brachytherapy: intracavitary brachytherapy treatment and interstitial brachytherapy treatment  More
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Detailed information on external beam therapy, including information on how the procedure is performed  More
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Intravenous chemotherapy
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Prescribed Medications for Cervical Cancer

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CISPLATIN (SIS pla tin) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to treat man...  More
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PACLITAXEL (PAK li TAX el) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to treat ...  More
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FLUOROURACIL, 5-FU (flure oh YOOR a sil) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat many types of cancer like breas...  More
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IFOSFAMIDE (eye FOS fa mide) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat testicular cancer. This medicine may be use...  More
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TOPOTECAN (TOE poe TEE kan) is a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer. This medicine may be used for other purpos...  More
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MITOMYCIN (mye toe MYE sin) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine is used to treat cancer of the stomach and pancreas. This medicine may be used for other purposes;...  More
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CARBOPLATIN (KAR boe pla tin) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to tre...  More
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GEMCITABINE (jem SIT a been) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine is used to treat many types of cancer like breast cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and ova...  More
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IRINOTECAN (ir in oh TEE kan ) is a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat colon and rectal cancer. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health ca...  More
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BLEOMYCIN (blee oh MYE sin) is a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat many kinds of cancer like lymphoma, cervical cancer, head and neck cancer, and testicular ca...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Cervical Cancer What's this?

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DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is an endogenous hormone (made in the human body), and secreted by the adrenal gland. DHEA serves as precursor to male and female sex ...  More
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