Wk 7 Repro-Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer

Starts in the lining of the cervix
Cervical Cancer-Earliest stage is known as
- carcinoma in situ
- 1-underlying tissue has yet to be invaded in this stage
- 2-Carcinoma in situ is 4X more common thatn invasive cervial cancer
- 3-Progression between carcinoma in situ and invasive cervical cancer is slow
Cervical Cancer-Sourounding organs/tissues affected include
- vagina
- Urinary bladder
- rectum
- Pelvic Wall
Cervical Cancer-Was most common, but declined for 2 reasons
- Papanicolaou (Pap) test
- The human papillomarvis vaccine gardasil
Cervical Cancer- Most improtant risk factor

Human papillomavris
Cervical Cancer-other risk factors
- smoking
- engaging in sex at an early age
- multiple sex partners or participation in high-risk sexual activities
- Daughters of mother using disthlystilbestrol (DES) during pregnancy in early 1960s to prevent system
- poor economic status
Cervical Cancer-Symptoms
- Continuous vaginal discharge
- abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Heavier and longer periods
- Bleeding after menopause
Cervical Cancer-Diagnositc Test
- Pap test
- HPV DNA test
Cervical Cancer-Treatment
- Surgery
- reaiation therapy
- chemotherapy

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Wk 7 Repro-Cervical Cancer

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Wk 7 Repro-Cervical Cancer

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10/5/2012, 12:18:52 AM

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