Cervical cancer diagnosis
Published on May 11 2009, in the categories: Uncategorized
Papiloma human virus (HPV), that causes many skin and mucous diseases, is
considered the number 1 agent that is transmitted sexually and is responsible for cervical cancer.
Currently, American researchers have shown that another infectious agent may increase the risk of cervical cancer - Chlamidia.
Cervical cancer prevention is by vaccination, protecting it against 4 types of HPV. Vaccination must be done at younger ages, between 9 and 26 years, having as target 11-13 years girls. As the researchers argue, the vaccine has the power to eradicate at least the virtual presence of a virus that causes the appearance of cancer and because of whom dies approximately 250,000 women worldwide annually.
PAP test is the standard in cervical cancer diagnosis for many years and still remains in position. This is done by microscopic observation of the cervical cell abnormalities that can lead to cancer.
Results from recent years have led to changes in frequency of performing PAP test: women over 30 years and who have normal PAP test at least 3 years should repeat it only once in 2-3 years and women aged over 70 years who have had 3 normal PAP tests, without any anomaly in the last 10 years and without risk of cervical cancer may opt out screening.
Like PAP test, HPV test tries to identify people with cervical cancer in early stages with the help of cervix cells by identifying HPV genetic material that can lead to cancer.
Currently HPV test is done according to the uncertain outcome of the PAP test.
Early detection - detection of cervical cancer involves making a cervicovaginal smear. At the beginning of sexual life are recommended every two frotiuri a year and a smear at about 3 years until the age of 65 years, the frequency can be increased for women who present a risk. This screening is particularly important as, if it can be treated from the beginning or this type of cancer heal in almost all cases.
Cervical cancer diagnosed in an early stage can be completely treated. Types of treatment used for cervical cancer are:
- Surgical therapy, which removes tumor
- Radiation, used in the treatment of other organs affected by tumor
- Chemotherapy, used in the treatment of metastasis
Choice of treatment has a major impact on quality of life. It is therefore important that patients discuss with the doctor all therapeutic options and recommendations regarding treatment.
Cervical cancer diagnosis cancer depends on the type and stage. For choosing appropriate treatment is taken into account age, general health, quality of life and desire to have children in the future.
considered the number 1 agent that is transmitted sexually and is responsible for cervical cancer.
Currently, American researchers have shown that another infectious agent may increase the risk of cervical cancer - Chlamidia.
Cervical cancer prevention is by vaccination, protecting it against 4 types of HPV. Vaccination must be done at younger ages, between 9 and 26 years, having as target 11-13 years girls. As the researchers argue, the vaccine has the power to eradicate at least the virtual presence of a virus that causes the appearance of cancer and because of whom dies approximately 250,000 women worldwide annually.
PAP test is the standard in cervical cancer diagnosis for many years and still remains in position. This is done by microscopic observation of the cervical cell abnormalities that can lead to cancer.Results from recent years have led to changes in frequency of performing PAP test: women over 30 years and who have normal PAP test at least 3 years should repeat it only once in 2-3 years and women aged over 70 years who have had 3 normal PAP tests, without any anomaly in the last 10 years and without risk of cervical cancer may opt out screening.
Like PAP test, HPV test tries to identify people with cervical cancer in early stages with the help of cervix cells by identifying HPV genetic material that can lead to cancer.
Currently HPV test is done according to the uncertain outcome of the PAP test.
Early detection - detection of cervical cancer involves making a cervicovaginal smear. At the beginning of sexual life are recommended every two frotiuri a year and a smear at about 3 years until the age of 65 years, the frequency can be increased for women who present a risk. This screening is particularly important as, if it can be treated from the beginning or this type of cancer heal in almost all cases.
Cervical cancer diagnosed in an early stage can be completely treated. Types of treatment used for cervical cancer are:
- Surgical therapy, which removes tumor
- Radiation, used in the treatment of other organs affected by tumor
- Chemotherapy, used in the treatment of metastasis
Choice of treatment has a major impact on quality of life. It is therefore important that patients discuss with the doctor all therapeutic options and recommendations regarding treatment.
Cervical cancer diagnosis cancer depends on the type and stage. For choosing appropriate treatment is taken into account age, general health, quality of life and desire to have children in the future.
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