What is Cervix Cancer ?
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Cancer of Cervix is a common but preventable cancer of the female reproductive system. It is the second most common cause of cancer-related disease and death among women worldwide. The body parts involved is the cervix ( the lower third of the uterus, which opens into the vagina ). Women of all ages can be affected but most common between ages 30 and 50. Risk increases with the frequent sexual intercourse during the teen years, multiple pregnancies, recurrent vaginal infections ( bacterial or viral such as HPV, genital herpes and genital warts ).
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What is the Signs & Symptoms ?
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In the early, easily treatable stages:
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No symptoms.
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In Later Stages:
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Unexplained vaginal bleeding.
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Persistent vaginal discharge.
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Pain and bleeding after intercourse.
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In Final Stages:
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Abdominal pain.
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Leaking of feces and urine through the vagina.
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Appetite and weight loss.
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Anemia.
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How To Prevent ?
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Avoid all risks as mentioned above as much as possible.
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Obtain regular Pap smears and regular pelvic exminations and the Pap smear are very effective in detecting pre-cancerous changes or cervical cancer in its symptom-free stage. Pap smear is important at age 18 or at the beginning of regular sexual activity.
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What is the Appropriate Health Care ?
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Doctor's treatment.
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Surgery to remove the cancerous area. During early stages, this may only involve a small area of the cervix, which preserves childbearing abilities. More advanced stages may require removal of the reproductive organs and other affected tissue ( hysterectomy ).
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Chemotherapy and radiation therapy ( advanced cancer ).
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What is the Diagnostic Measures ?
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Your own observation of symptoms, especially unexplained vaginal bleeding.
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Medical history and physical exam by a doctor.
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Laboratory studies, such as a Pap smear and biopsy.
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Surgical diagnostic procedures, such as conization of the cervix.
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What is the Possible Complications ?
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If crvical cancer is not treated early, it spreads beyond the uterus to other body parts -- leading to death.
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What is the Probable Outcome ?
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It is usually curable if diagnosed before the tumor has spread ( metastasis ).
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How to Treat ?
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The best is to follow your doctor's instructions. Medicine usually is not necessary for this disorder, if it is diagnosed and treated early. If radical surgery and additional treatment are required, your doctor may prescribe anti-cancer drugs or pain relievers.
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What is the Restrictions & Special Diet ?
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There's no restrictions and special diet.
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Can Chinese Medicines Help ?
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Yes, the combination of chinese medicines has been proven very effective in many countries, especially in China and the survival rate obviously increased, but prior that proper medical treatment is necessary and after the anti-cancer treatment, chinese medicines can be used as the supplementary treatment to boost the immune system and reduce the possible side effect caused by the anti-cancer treatment such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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Cancer of Cervix is a common but preventable cancer of the female reproductive system. It is the second most common cause of cancer-related disease and death among women worldwide. The body parts involved is the cervix ( the lower third of the uterus, which opens into the vagina ). Women of all ages can be affected but most common between ages 30 and 50. Risk increases with the frequent sexual intercourse during the teen years, multiple pregnancies, recurrent vaginal infections ( bacterial or viral such as HPV, genital herpes and genital warts ).
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What is the Signs & Symptoms ?
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In the early, easily treatable stages:
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No symptoms.
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In Later Stages:
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Unexplained vaginal bleeding.
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Persistent vaginal discharge.
*
Pain and bleeding after intercourse.
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In Final Stages:
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Abdominal pain.
*
Leaking of feces and urine through the vagina.
*
Appetite and weight loss.
*
Anemia.
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How To Prevent ?
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Avoid all risks as mentioned above as much as possible.
*
Obtain regular Pap smears and regular pelvic exminations and the Pap smear are very effective in detecting pre-cancerous changes or cervical cancer in its symptom-free stage. Pap smear is important at age 18 or at the beginning of regular sexual activity.
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What is the Appropriate Health Care ?
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Doctor's treatment.
*
Surgery to remove the cancerous area. During early stages, this may only involve a small area of the cervix, which preserves childbearing abilities. More advanced stages may require removal of the reproductive organs and other affected tissue ( hysterectomy ).
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Chemotherapy and radiation therapy ( advanced cancer ).
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What is the Diagnostic Measures ?
*
Your own observation of symptoms, especially unexplained vaginal bleeding.
*
Medical history and physical exam by a doctor.
*
Laboratory studies, such as a Pap smear and biopsy.
*
Surgical diagnostic procedures, such as conization of the cervix.
*
What is the Possible Complications ?
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If crvical cancer is not treated early, it spreads beyond the uterus to other body parts -- leading to death.
*
What is the Probable Outcome ?
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It is usually curable if diagnosed before the tumor has spread ( metastasis ).
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How to Treat ?
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The best is to follow your doctor's instructions. Medicine usually is not necessary for this disorder, if it is diagnosed and treated early. If radical surgery and additional treatment are required, your doctor may prescribe anti-cancer drugs or pain relievers.
*
What is the Restrictions & Special Diet ?
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There's no restrictions and special diet.
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Can Chinese Medicines Help ?
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Yes, the combination of chinese medicines has been proven very effective in many countries, especially in China and the survival rate obviously increased, but prior that proper medical treatment is necessary and after the anti-cancer treatment, chinese medicines can be used as the supplementary treatment to boost the immune system and reduce the possible side effect caused by the anti-cancer treatment such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
