Biopsy For Cervical Cancer
Published on May 24 2010, in the categories: cervical cancer, diagnosis
Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix, the passage between the uterus and the vagina. If diagnosed early, cervical cancer and precancerous conditions offer great chances fo survival and can even avoid infertility.
Doctors perform biopsy to diagnose the disease. This procedure, also called punch biopsy done to remove cervical tissue for examination and it is normally a part of colposcopy. The colposcopy is the procedure that allows the doctor a more in-depth examination of the cervix. If the colposcopy indicates any abnormalities , small amounts of tissue are taken for biopsy. This later part of the procedure is done with a biopsy forceps or a needle.
An endocervical curretage can also be performed as a type of biopsy. This procedure removes tissue from the endocervical canal and then tests it for cancerous cells.
A cervical biopsy is quite a simple procedure and women who undergo it experience very little pain, more like a slight discomfort. Coughing at the moment of the biopsy might be very effective in alleviating and neutralizing the little shock at the exact moment of extraction.
What can you expect after the procedure? A patient is likely to have cramps immediately after but they will tune down very quickly.
You must be very aware about the importance of the biopsy being as accurate as possible. Early diagnosis is usually the best cure for cancer. It is recommended that patients follow some rules before and after biopsy. Preparing for the biopsy requires you not to have sex or douche two days before the procedure. These activities can interfere with the accuracy of the results. You should also follow all the doctors instructions during the procedure and once it's done all you can do is wait two weeks for the results. They will reveal either no abnormalities of some signs of cancerous cells, usually indicating dysplasia, ranging from a mild form to a moderate or severe cervical cancer.
After the procedure you might also experience some symptoms that can either indicate an infection or a unpredictable result of the intervention. Normal bleeding means slight bleeding for about a week. Until this point you don't have to worry. If the bleeding persists and is heavy you must seek a doctor's attention. If fever occurs and persists you should also immediately report it to your doctor.
To avoid any such complications or others, most oncologist recommend that you don't have sexual intercourse for up to two weeks after the biopsy. Just to be on the safe side, you should also not use tampons in that period. However, risks of taking such actions can vary a lot from patient to patient. The doctor will let you know which your risks factors are.
Doctors perform biopsy to diagnose the disease. This procedure, also called punch biopsy done to remove cervical tissue for examination and it is normally a part of colposcopy. The colposcopy is the procedure that allows the doctor a more in-depth examination of the cervix. If the colposcopy indicates any abnormalities , small amounts of tissue are taken for biopsy. This later part of the procedure is done with a biopsy forceps or a needle.
An endocervical curretage can also be performed as a type of biopsy. This procedure removes tissue from the endocervical canal and then tests it for cancerous cells.
A cervical biopsy is quite a simple procedure and women who undergo it experience very little pain, more like a slight discomfort. Coughing at the moment of the biopsy might be very effective in alleviating and neutralizing the little shock at the exact moment of extraction.
What can you expect after the procedure? A patient is likely to have cramps immediately after but they will tune down very quickly.
You must be very aware about the importance of the biopsy being as accurate as possible. Early diagnosis is usually the best cure for cancer. It is recommended that patients follow some rules before and after biopsy. Preparing for the biopsy requires you not to have sex or douche two days before the procedure. These activities can interfere with the accuracy of the results. You should also follow all the doctors instructions during the procedure and once it's done all you can do is wait two weeks for the results. They will reveal either no abnormalities of some signs of cancerous cells, usually indicating dysplasia, ranging from a mild form to a moderate or severe cervical cancer.
After the procedure you might also experience some symptoms that can either indicate an infection or a unpredictable result of the intervention. Normal bleeding means slight bleeding for about a week. Until this point you don't have to worry. If the bleeding persists and is heavy you must seek a doctor's attention. If fever occurs and persists you should also immediately report it to your doctor.
To avoid any such complications or others, most oncologist recommend that you don't have sexual intercourse for up to two weeks after the biopsy. Just to be on the safe side, you should also not use tampons in that period. However, risks of taking such actions can vary a lot from patient to patient. The doctor will let you know which your risks factors are.
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