In the early stages of cervical cancer, surgery is usually the preferred primary treatment approach. Not all women are candidates for all surgical procedures.
Surgery procedures by stage are:
The National Cervical Cancer Coalition has designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. The focus of this awareness campaign is... Read more »
As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, three types of cancer can result in a women entering menopause and/or experiencing menopausal... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cervical inflammation; Inflammation - cervixSymptomsAbnormal vaginal bleedingAfter intercourseAfter menopauseBetween periodsUnusual vaginal... Read more »
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A cervical biopsy is a test in which tissue samples are taken from the cervix and examined for disease or other problems. See also:... Read more »
Cervical cancer is the third largest type of cancer in women worldwide, but is less widespread in the United States due to the use of routine Pap... Read more »
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Endocervical culture is a laboratory test that helps identify infection in the female genital tract. Alternative Names Vaginal... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A colposcopy is a special way of looking at the cervix. It uses a light and a low-powered microscope to make the cervix appear much larger. This... Read more »