Cancer of the cervix in one of the greatest threats for a woman's health and it's so easy to prevent today that developing yet is viewed almost as irresponsible as smoking without being aware of your risks to develop lung cancer. With a regular Pap test you can diagnose the condition leading to cancer and this condition in 100% curable.
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The cervix is the part of the body that connects the uterus to the vagina and the lesions and later cancerous can develop here and spread in depth and width to the point where it reaches other organs.



If you don't diagnose dysplasia, the condition leading to the development of the cancerous cells, your best luck is to be diagnosed in an operable stage. Surgery is probably your best option for treatment as you can also avoid infertility as a result of the treatment, which is more than you can say about chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

In an early stage surgery can be used for a resection of the tumor without affecting nearby tissue and organs. The procedure usually consists of a cone biopsy or loop electrosurgical excision. Cryosurgery kills the cancer cels by freezing them and also laser surgery is effective by burning the cells. If the surgery is enough to completely eliminate the cancer cells than you can actually move on with your life in no time, with little discomfort and a quick recovery.

If the cancer becomes invasive, a hysterectomy is probably what your doctor will recommend. Hysterectomty, in the absence of any complications, removes the uterus and the cervix, but does not endanger the fallopian tubes and ovaries unless the cancer has spread to the reproductive organs and calls for radical hysterectomy. The doctor might even remove the bladder, rectum and part of the colon. Young women can also undergo trachelectomy, which is a procedure that offers a 50% chances for fertility. Ask your oncologist for more information about these procedures and about getting the highest probable rate of still being able to have a baby. The most important thing however is to first give yourself the best chances for survival.

Recovery from surgery, especially extensive surgery can be a little strenous but with the support of family and friends you can be back on your feet in just a few weeks.



Immediately after intervention you should best stay in bed, do leg exercises and breathe deeply and you'll probably remain in the hospital for a week or so. The surgery will weaken you and you'll experience nausea and vomiting. You should try to walk and get your body moving as soon as you feel capable. The only significant side-effect is occasional pain for which the doctor will prescribe appropriate painkillers.

Once you're out of the hospital you should really try not to make to much effort and avoid any heavy lifting. There are also other things you have to restrain from after surgery for at least 8 weeks. For example you should completely avoid sexual intercourse.

You might also experience some disfunctions in your bladder and bowel but rest assured they'll pass.