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Health Encyclopedia: Cervical Cancer Treatment For Cervical Cancer

Treatment for Cervical Cancer

In contrast to CIN, cervical cancer represents true invasion of cells beyond the epithelium into surrounding tissue. Cervical cancer may be detected in a biopsy performed during colposcopy for an abnormal Pap smear, or it may be visible to the naked eye when the doctor performs a speculum exam.

Imaging Tests to Determine Extent of Tumor Spread. If invasive cancer is detected on biopsy, additional tests are performed to determine the tumor spread. The extent of the spr...

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Sickle Cell Disease: Diagnosis

Prenatal diagnosis of sickle cell disease is now possible for women who may be at risk for having a child with the disease. A positive result for sickle cell disease, however, poses... Read more »

Periodontal Disease: Complications

The ultimate outcome of uncontrolled periodontal disease is tooth loss. As the destructive factors cause the breakdown of bone and connective tissue, there remains no anchor for the... Read more »

Encephalitis: Viral: Highlights

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Hypothyroidism: Highlights

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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Symptoms

The hallmark symptom of chronic obstructive lung disease is progressive shortness of breath, frequently accompanied by a phlegm-producing cough, with episodes of wheezing. Symptoms may vary,... Read more »

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