Cervical Cancer Symptoms and Precautions | Dr M Suneetha Oncologist | Radiation Therapy | YOYO TV

Cervical Cancer Symptoms and Precautions | Dr M Suneetha Oncologist | Radiation Therapy | YOYO TV #CervicalCancer #SymptomsandPrecautions #YOYOTV Cervical cancer is a cancer arising from the cervix. It is due to the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body.Early on, typically no symptoms are seen.Later symptoms may include abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain or pain during intercourse. While bleeding after sex may not be serious, it may also indicate the presence of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer typically develops from precancerous changes over 10 to 20 years. About 90% of cervical cancer cases are squamous cell carcinomas, 10% are adenocarcinoma and a small number are other types. Diagnosis is typically by cervical screening followed by a biopsy. Medical imaging is then done to determine whether or not the cancer has spread. HPV vaccines protect against two-to-seven high-risk strains of this family of viruses and may prevent up to 90% of cervical cancers. As a risk of cancer still exists, guidelines recommend continuing regular Pap tests. Treatment of cervical cancer may consist of some combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Five-year survival rates in the United States are 68%. Outcomes, however, depend very much on how early the cancer is detected. Most women do not have any signs or symptoms of a precancer. In many women with early-stage cervical cancer, symptoms do typically appear. In women with advanced and metastatic cancers, the symptoms may be more severe depending on the tissues and organs to which the disease has spread. The cause of a symptom may be a different medical condition that is not cancer, which is why women need to seek medical care if they have a new symptom that does not go away. Any of the following could be signs or symptoms of cervical cancer: Blood spots or light bleeding between or following periods Menstrual bleeding that is longer and heavier than usual Bleeding after intercourse, douching, or a pelvic examination Increased vaginal discharge Bleeding after menopause Unexplained, persistent pelvic and/or back pain Any of these symptoms should be reported to your doctor. If these symptoms appear, it is important to talk with your doctor about them even if they appear to be symptoms of other, less serious conditions. The earlier precancerous cells or cancer is found and treated, the better the chance that the cancer can be prevented or cured. If you are concerned about any changes you experience, please talk with your doctor. Your doctor will ask how long and how often you’ve been experiencing the symptom(s), in addition to other questions. This is to help figure out the cause of the problem, called a diagnosis. If cervical cancer is diagnosed, relieving symptoms remains an important part of cancer care and treatment. This may be called palliative care or supportive care. It is often started soon after diagnosis and continued throughout treatment. Be sure to talk with your health care team about the symptoms you experience, including any new symptoms or a change in symptoms. Download YOYOTV App Now Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yoyot... Watch 24/7 News Videos, Breaking News updates, special political analysis, current issues, celebrity latest updates, movie reviews and exclusive Interviews anytime anywhere. Follow Us on: Facebook: https://plus.google.com/+YOYOTVChannel Twitter:   / yoyotvchannel   Website: http://yoyoiptv.com/ Subscribe Us    / @yoyotvchannel