Cervical Cancer and Symptoms

Common initial symptom of cervical cancer (cervical cancer) is abnormal vaginal bleeding. Most cases develop in women in their 30's or 40's. If cervical cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, there is a good chance to recover. Regular screening tests can detect cervical pre-cancers that can be treated before cancer develops. What is the Cervix? The cervix is ​​the lower part of the womb (uterus), which extends slightly into the top of the vagina. Cervical often called the cervix. A narrow passage called the cervical canal (endocervical or canal) go from the vagina to the uterus. It is normally kept closed, but allows the blood to flow out of the uterus during the period, and the sperm to travel in during sex. It opens wide during labor when you have a baby. The surface is covered with the skin such as cervical cells. There are also several small glands in the lining of the cervix that make mucus. What is Cancer? Cancer is a disease of the cells in the body. The body is made of millions of tiny cells. There are many different types of cells in the body, and there are different types of cancers that arise from different types of cells. What all types of cancer have in common is that the cancer cells are abnormal and multiply uncontrollably. A malignant tumor is a lump or growth of tissue made up of cancer cells that continue to proliferate. Malignant tumors invade into nearby tissues and organs, which can cause damage. Malignant tumors may also spread to other parts of the body. This happens if some cells break up of the tumor (primary) and recorded first in line bloodstream or lymph nodes to other parts of the body. Small groups of cells may then multiply to form secondary tumors (metastases) in one or more parts of the body. These secondary tumors may then grow, invade and damage nearby tissues, and spread again. Some cancers are more serious than others. There are more easily treated than others (particularly if diagnosed at an early stage). Some have a better outlook (prognosis) than others. So, cancer is not just one condition. In any case it is important to know exactly what type of cancer has developed, how large it has become, and whether it has spread. This will allow you to obtain reliable information about treatment options and outlook. What is Cervical Cancer? There are two main types of cervical cancer: Cervical cancer cell carcinoma is the most common. It evolved from a leather-like cells (squamous cells) that covers the cervix into cancer. Adenocarcinoma of cervical cancer is less common. It develops from a glandular cells (cells that make mucus) in the canal of the cervix into cancer. Both types are diagnosed and treated in the same way. What Causes Cervical Cancer? A cancerous tumor starts from one cell. It is thought that something damages or change certain genes in the cell. This makes a very abnormal cells multiply out of control. (See separate leaflet called What Causes Cancer for more details.) In the case of cervical cancer, the cancer develops from cells that are not normal - see above. In most cases, the abnormal cells are present for many years before any of the abnormal cells become cancerous and begin to multiply uncontrollably into cancerous tumors. Early precancerous cervical cell abnormalities are usually caused by previous infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). signs-and-symptoms-serviksSiapa cancer Cervical Cancer Can Suffer? Most cases develop in women in their 30s or 40s. Some cases develop in women who are older and younger. It is rare in women under 25 years old. Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women twelve in the UK. Approximately 950 women in the UK die from this cancer every year. However, the number of cases diagnosed each year has fallen in recent years. This is because cervical cancer can be prevented with routine cervical screening tests. What is Cervical Screening Test? Women in the UK are offered regular cervical screening tests. During the testing lasted a few cells taken from the surface of the cervix. These cells are sent to a lab to be viewed under a microscope. In most tests the cells look normal. Abnormal (dyskaryotic) cells seen in some cases. Cervical dyskaryosis not cervical cancer. Cervical Dyskaryosis means that some abnormal cervical cells, but not cancerous. The abnormal cells are sometimes called pre-cancerous cells or dysplastic cells. Depending on the degree of abnormality of the cells, cervical dyskaryosis classified as: Dyskaryosis light. This happens when there is only a slight change in the cell. This is sometimes called CIN 1. CIN stands for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Dyskaryosis moderate (or CIN 2). Dyskaryosis severe (or CIN 3). It occurs when cells are very abnormal, but still not be cancerous. In many cases (dyskaryotic) which abnormal cells do not develop into cancer. In some cases, they are back to normal. However, in some cases, often years later, the abnormal cells turn into cancer. If you have small changes, you may be offered another test after a few months. In many cases, the abnormal cells are slightly recover back to normal within a few months. Treatment can be offered if the abnormality persists. For women with moderate or severe abnormal changes, treatment can remove abnormal cervical cells before they become cancerous.

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