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Cervical cancer is a disease in which there is an abnormal growth of cells in the cervix. The cervix is the region of the uterus that joins the vagina. Deaths associated with cervical cancer were previously quite common in women, but deaths have lessened greatly since the development of the Pap smear. Causes and Symptoms There are various causes of cervical cancer but the common causes are complexities associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. This infection is a sexually transmitted disease that hinders the ability of cervical cells to overcome tumors. The HPV infection can be reduced or prevented by avoiding sexual contact with individuals who have many sexual partners. Other risk factors include smoking, low socio-economic status, and infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Most cervical cancers can be diagnosed at an early stage by the Pap test. If it remains undetected, this cancer may cause vaginal bleeding or other discharge, pelvic pain, or pain during intercourse. Cervical Cancer After Menopause Cervical cancer can appear at any age; however the symptoms often are non-existent for women who are going through menopause. This makes screening imperative for women who have gone through this life change. Some symptoms of menopausal cervical cancer are pelvic pain, vaginal discharge, and bleeding after intercourse. Cervical cancer can also have symptoms very similar to those of the peri-menopausal period of menopause. Therefore, women should get screened just as a precaution. The frequency of the screenings can be determined by a doctor based on your personal risk factors… To read more about this and other women’s health issues visit www. feminestra. blogspot. com

Updated recommendations on cervical pap smears.

Cervical Cancer – Prevention And Cure Cervical cancer is the growth of malignant cells in the cervix, the narrow opening of the uterus. Cervical cancer develops slowly from a distinct precancerous stage (dysplasia). Cancer confined to the surface of the cervix is classified as preinvasive, while cancer that has spread into deeper layers or other organs is termed invasive. Symptoms may not appear until the cancer reaches the more dangerous invasive phase; however, with early diagnosis and treatment, long – term prognosis is extremely favorable. Prevention, women who are sexually active, over age 18, or whose mothers took drugs DES during pregnancy should have a pap smear at least once a year. The cure, preinvasive cervical cancer may be treated by cauterization (burning away cancerous cells), cryosurgery (freezing and destroying cancerous cells) or laser surgery. Preinvasive cancers may also be totally removed during conization or with hysterectomy (removal of the cervix and uterus). Surgery for invasive cervical cancer is usually treated by radical hysterectomy; very severe cases may also require removal of the bladder and rectum. Radiation and chemotherapy may be used if cancer has spread throughout the uterus or to other organs. We will take up the alternative treatment now. Some people are combining the conventional and alternative approach and they found it very powerful. Others say that alternative treatment alone is enough to deal with all diseases. But sometimes we have to be balance to our approach pertaining to prevention and treatment. Alternative prevention and treatment are increasing and are now gaining respect in the medical world. The treatments are not only dealing with the effects but are treating the cause. That’s why all of it are effective if applied properly. All alternative prevention and cure are non invasive and its the highly recommended treatment by almost European doctors. But, this approach is suppressed in the U. S. . Alternative cervical cancer – prevention and cure as provided by the “one minute cure for all diseases” has gain respect and prominence to a lot of people. The claim is so simple; research showed that if you deprive a cell 35% of its required levels of oxygen for 2 to 3days, the cell would become cancerous. Most people don’t know that lack of oxygen is not only the cause of cancer but is also the cause of most diseases and sickness. When the body is supplied and delivered with abundant amounts of oxygen, no cancer cells, viruses, harmful bacteria, toxins, pathogens and disease microorganisms can survive because they cannot survive in a highly oxygenated bodies. For further info and knowledge about cervical cancer – prevention and treatment and for more articles about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of cervical cancer. Just follow the link and watch also the 5minute video presentation for final assessment: http://curewithinoneminute. com

Misconceptions and fears about cervical cancer have left many women misinformed about the largely preventable disease. Here’s what women need to know. Get more information at www.HealthyUpdates.com Get a FREE REMEDY Subscription www.healthisnow.com

Cancer is second only to cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in the Western world. Although Cancer is primarily a disease of the elderly with more than 60% of deaths from cancer occurring in those over the age of 65, cancer can strike even the youngest of children. Cancer appears to occur when the growth of cells in the body is out of control and cells divide too rapidly. Carcinomas can develop in almost any organ or tissue, such as the lung, colon, breast, skin, bones, or nerve tissue. Most common sites are: Prostrate 24% Breast 13% Lung 13% Colon and Rectum 9% Bladder 3% Uterus 2. 5% The cause of Cancer is believed to be a combination of genetic factors and outside carcinogens such as tobacco, viruses, infection, asbestos, vinyl chloride, inappropriate diet. Cancer often has no specific symptoms, so it is important that you limit your risk factors and undergo appropriate cancer screening. The signs and symptoms will depend on where the cancer is, the size of the tumor, and how much it affects the nearby organs or structures. If a cancer spreads (metastasizes), then symptoms may appear in different parts of the body. As a tumour grows, it begins to push on nearby organs, blood vessels, and nerves. If the cancer is in a critical area, such as certain parts of the brain, even the smallest tumor can cause early symptoms. But sometimes cancers start in places where it does not cause any symptoms until the cancer has grown quite large. Pancreatic cancers, for example, do not usually grow large enough to be felt from the outside of the body. By the time a pancreatic cancer causes these signs or symptoms, it has usually reached an advanced stage. A cancer may also cause symptoms common to many other problems, such as; fever, fatigue and weight loss. This may be because the cancer uses up much of the body’s energy or it may cause the release of substances which affect metabolism. Some lung cancers make hormone-like substances that affect blood calcium levels, affecting nerves and muscles and causing weakness and dizziness. It is important to know what some of the general (non-specific) signs and symptoms of cancer are, but remember that having any of these does not mean that you have cancer. Most cancers can be treated and some cured, depending on the specific type, location, and stage. The earlier tumors are found, the better the prognosis. A good example of the importance of finding cancer early is melanoma skin cancer. Skin cancer can be easy to remove if it has not grown deep into the skin, and the 5-year survival rate (percentage of people living at least 5 years after diagnosis) at this stage is nearly100%. Screening for breast cancer with mammograms has been shown to reduce the average stage of diagnosis of breast cancer in a population. Colorectal cancer can be detected through fecal occult blood testing and colonoscopy, which reduces both colon cancer incidence and mortality, presumably through the detection and removal of pre-malignant polyps. Similarly, cervical cytology testing (using the Pap smear) leads to the identification and excision of precancerous lesions. Testicular self-examination is recommended for men beginning at the age of 15 years to detect testicular cancer. SIGNS and SYMPTOMS Pain may be an early symptom with some cancers such as bone cancers or testicular cancer. Long-term constipation, diarrhea, or a change in the size of the stool may be a sign of colon cancer. Pain with urination, blood in the urine, or a change in bladder function (such as more frequent or less frequent urination) could be related to bladder or prostate cancer. Skin cancers may bleed and look like sores that do not heal. A long-lasting sore in the mouth could be an oral cancer and should be dealt with right away, especially in patients who smoke, chew tobacco, or frequently drink alcohol. Sores on the penis or vagina may either be signs of infection or an early cancer, and should not be overlooked. Unusual bleeding can happen in either early or advanced cancer. Blood in the sputum (phlegm) may be a sign of lung cancer. Blood in the stool (or a dark or black stool) could be a sign of colon or rectal cancer. Blood in the urine may be a sign of bladder or kidney cancer. A bloody discharge from the nipple may be a sign of breast cancer. Many cancers can be felt through the skin, mostly in the breast, testicle, lymph nodes (glands), and the soft tissues of the body. A lump or thickening may be an early or late sign of cancer. Self examination is an important diagnostic measure, particularly for breast tumors. While they commonly have other causes, indigestion or swallowing problems may be a sign of cancer of the esophagus, stomach, or pharynx (throat). A cough that does not go away may be a sign of lung cancer. A tumor may be suspected for a variety of reasons, but the definitive diagnosis of most malignancies must be confirmed by histological examination of the cancerous cells by a pathologist. TREATMENT Once diagnosed, cancer is usually treated with a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Radiation therapy may be used to treat almost every type of solid tumor, including cancers of the brain, breast, cervix, larynx, lung, pancreas, prostate, skin, stomach, uterus, or soft tissue sarcomas. Most forms of chemotherapy target all rapidly dividing cells and are not specific for cancer cells, although some degree of specificity may come from the inability of many cancer cells to repair DNA damage, while normal cells generally can. Contemporary methods for generating an immune response against tumours include intravesical BCG immunotherapy for superficial bladder cancer, and use of interferons and other cytokines to induce an immune response in renal cell carcinoma and melanoma patients. Pain medication, such as morphine and oxycodone, and anti-emetics, drugs to suppress nausea and vomiting, are very commonly used in patients with cancer-related symptoms. transmission and disease. Advances in cancer research have made a vaccine designed to prevent cancer available. The vaccine protects against four HPV types, which together cause 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts. The consensus on diet and cancer is that obesity increases the risk of developing cancer. The cancer-fighting components of food are also proving to be more numerous and varied than previously understood, so patients are increasingly being advised to consume fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables for maximal health benefits.

Pap smears are not used to diagnose cervical cancer, but to detect abnormal cells or pre-cancerous changes in the cervix which may have the potential to become cancerous. A Pap smear involves an insertion of a speculum into the vagina to widen it. A sample of cells is taken from the cervix and sent to a laboratory for examination. Even if you have been vaccinated against cervical cancer, regular Pap smears remain an important part of a healthy lifestyle and personal health care. To obtain accurate results, schedule your Pap tests according to these guidelines: *When you are not menstruating (between 10 and 20 days after the first day of the last menstrual period). *Avoid using vaginal medicines, creams, or jellies (unless directed by a doctor) as these substances may wash away or hide abnormal cells. *It’s advisable not to have sexual intercourse about 1 or 2 days before the test as it could cause unclear results. *It is the 2nd most common cancer affecting women *Each year, about 500,000 women worldwide are diagnosed with cervical cancer and more than 270,000 die from it *Cervical cancer is caused by a common virus known as human papillomavirus (HPV). *Women who smoke are 2 times more at risk than non-smokers *Sexually transmitted infections like Chlamydia, Herpes may cause cervical cancer It is now possible to help prevent infection against cervical cancer through vaccination. Cervical cancer vaccination works in the same way as any other vaccination you have had, such as tetanus or hepatitis B vaccination. When you are vaccinated, your body creates specific defenses against the virus, so that if you come into contact with the virus, you can be protected against infection. What are the HPV symptoms? Most HPV infections of the cervix cause no symptoms. But you may have symptoms if those cell changes grow into cervical cancer. Symptoms of cervical cancer may include: *Bleeding from the vagina that is not normal, or a change in your menstrual cycle that you can’t explain. *Bleeding when something comes in contact with your cervix, such as during sex or when you put in a diaphragm. *Pain during sex. *Vaginal discharge that is tinged with blood. http://www. healthtips2u. com/best-cervical-cancer-prevention/

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Cervical Cancer surgery in Indian hospitals is certified and has more than five to ten years of experience for the Cervical Cancer surgery in India. Cervical Cancer surgery hospitals in India at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore have English speaking and well trained medical staff that cares for its patients. The doctors and cancer surgeons in India at these hospitals are adept in dealing with complicated and emergency situations.   Surgical Therapy: Anesthesia is provided by local injection of lidocaine with or without epinephrine. It may be accompanied by sedation, if desired by the physician or patient. When performed in a surgical suite with anesthesia personnel, additional intravenous, regional, or general agents may be used. Setting the laser: The desired power-density range for adequate ablation or excision with minimal thermal damage to adjacent areas is 750-2000 W/cm2 (generally, 20-30 W at a continuous setting), with an effective beam diameter of 1. 5-2 mm to maximize ablation and hemostasis while minimizing lateral thermal damage. Super-pulse settings also may be used, and they are preferred by some to also reduce thermal damage. The same laser settings may be used to coagulate the portions of the cervix being ablated or excised, but the overall power density delivered for coagulation may be reduced by enlarging the dot size or by reducing the watt setting on the laser, thus decreasing the watts used per cm2. Cervical Cancer Treatment: Treatment of cervical cancer is directed at preventing precancerous cells from becoming cancerous cells.        This is usually a step-by-step process, involving the removal of cells or tissue to diagnose cancer and to find out how far it has invaded.        If the deepest cells removed by biopsy were normal, no further treatment may be needed.        If the deepest cells removed by biopsy were cancerous or precancerous, this means the cancer has invaded farther than the biopsy. In these cases, treatment generally starts with removal of additional tissues. As these tissues are removed, they are checked for dysplastic change to be sure all the precancerous or cancerous cells have been removed from the body or are otherwise destroyed     Why India:   Cervical cancer begins with abnormal changes in the cervical tissue. The risk of developing these abnormal changes has been associated with certain factors, including previous infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), early sexual contact, multiple sexual partners, cigarette smoking, and taking oral contraceptives (birth control pills). India the home of tradition has now named as a developing country. New innovations are implemented in various fields. Medical advancement in India has developed so vast that attracts even the abroad patients for health in India. Cervical cancer surgery in India has got the name of best performance and India so called a right destination for cervical cancer surgery. Cervical cancer is one of the life threatening diseases that kill the person livingly. The study of cancer is called Oncology derived from the Greek word called study of mass or tumor. Cervical cancer is a preventable and curable disease if detected earlier along with the amazing experience of medical tourism in India. Fore more details on cervical cancer surgery in India visit us at www. indiacancersurgerysite. com  or mail your queries at info@indiacancersurgerysite. com or talk to us international callers, at  +91 9579034639

Next year, I want to plan to have a cancer walk that students can participate in, but I have never been in charge of planning a cancer walk before. What advice do you have? Who can I get in contact with to do this? Should other people be allowed into the cancer walk? Should we put together teams to walk that day? Any suggestions are appreciated and will be taken seriously.
dink2925, I am perfectly aware of the way cancer has affected and changed our society. I have many loved ones who have been diagnosed with the cancer throughout my 14 years of existence, and I have decided to raise awareness to this and to do raise money to help provide treatment for these people. I am doing something about a major illness in the United States, something that I believe is just as important as picking up trash on the side of the road.

While vaccines, early testing and treatment have reduced the effects of cervical cancer on women in the US, the disease is the number one killer of women in Latin America and kills over 33000 women in Latin America and the Caribbean each year. Nicaragua has some of the highest rates in the region and in the world. Though the disease can be prevented with a vaccine (for human papillomavirus or HPV, which causes cervical cancer) and is treatable if detected early, access and affordability are …