Gynecologic Oncology Center: Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is treatable and, in many cases, curable when diagnosed in the early stages. The Pap test is the most effective screening method for cervical cancer and should be conducted annually. The Pap test involves scraping some cells from the cervix and evaluating them for abnormalities. The Pap test does not confirm the presence of cervical cancer, rather it confirms the presence of cervical dysplasia, a condition that can be a precursor to cervical cancer.

In the early stages of cervical cancer, there are no visible symptoms. In the advanced stages of cervical cancer common symptoms include irregular vaginal bleeding, pain in pelvic area, legs and back, discomfort while urinating, and blood in the urine.

Additional diagnostic tests may be recommended which will include a biopsy and a pelvic examination to determine whether there are any serious abnormalities in the pelvic region.

Treatment of cervical cancer is dependant upon the tumor size, invasiveness and location. If the cancer has spread to regions beyond the pelvic organs, radiation therapy, including brachytherapy, and/or chemotherapy may be recommended.

Brachytherapy is defined as the use of radioactive materials in the treatment of cancer by placing radioactive sources in direct contact with the tissues to be treated.

Physician expertise, knowledge and skill are critical when surgical treatments are recommended. Drs. Rosenshein, Im and Ryu bring years of teaching and clinical experience to the treatment of even the most advanced cervical cancer cases.

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