Cervical Cancer is a type of cancer that is developed in Women’s Cervix.
Cervix interfaces the lower portion of the uterus and connects to the vagina. Most Cervical Cancers start with the unusual change in tissue outside of the cervix.
It is the fourth most common type of cancer in Women over age 30. Cervical Cancer is now widespread in developing countries.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Adenocarcinoma are two major types of Cervical Cancers.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma is the most common type of Cervical Cancer. It accounts for about 80% of total Cervical Cancer cases. Squamous Cell Carcinoma begins in the thin flat cells that lie on the bottom of the cervix. Whereas, Adenocarcinoma, the second major type of Cervical Cancer is developed in glandular cells that lie on the upper portion of the cervix.
If diagnosed & treated in time, Cervical Cancer is managed effectively.
Dr. Vishnu Agarwal is a Trusted Cervical Cancer Surgeon in Mumbai, India.
He is one of the rare cancer surgeons in India, who can treat Cervical Cancer with Robotic as well Laparoscopic surgery technique.
Dr. Vishnu Agarwal is known for relieving patient’s and their family from the anxiety and keeping patient’s interest at center throughout the treatment.
Dr. Vishnu Agarwal specializes in treating Cervical Cancer with latest Robotic Surgery technique. He has received Robotic Cancer Surgery training from South Korea and France.
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What Can Cause Cervical Cancer?
Family History / Genetic
Low Immunity
Smoking
Early Sexual Movement
Long Term Use of Oral Contraceptives
Younger Age at First Child Birth
Multiple (3 or more) Pregnancies
Overweight
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
Possibility of Acquiring HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Symptoms of Cervical Cancer
- Unusual Vaginal Discharge and Odor
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding after intercourse, Between periods or After Menopause
- Pain During Sexual Intercourse
- Kidney Failure
- Persistent Pelvic Pain
- Pain when urinating
- Non-specific Symptoms: Fatigue, Absence of Hunger, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Back Pain, Weight Reduction, Swollen legs
Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer
Clinical Examination by the Doctor is the first step in Diagnosis. Based on symptoms & assessment during the examination, the doctor may advise one or more of the following medical tests to validate presence and magnitude / rule out the possibility of Cervical Cancer.
- Bimanual Pelvic Assessment
- Pelvic Examination Under Anesthesia
- Pap Test (Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing)
- Chest X-ray
- Positron Emmission Tomography - Computed Tomography (PET-CT Scan)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Colposcopy
- Biopsies (Cone Biopsy / LEEP ( Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) / Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy)
- Cervical Smear Test
- Cystoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy (Proctoscopy)
Types of Cervical Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Adenocarcinoma
Adenosquamous Carcinoma
Mixed Carcinoma
Small Cell Neuroendocrine Cancer
Cervical Cancer Stages
Stage 0: Abnormal cells are only on the surface of the cervix. This stage is not a true invasive cancer.
Stage 1A: Tumor is exceptionally small in size between 3 mm to 5 mm deep and can be seen under a microscope. It has spread from the cervix into the uterus.
Stage 1B: Tumor is limited to the cervix and no distant spread.
Stage 1B1: Tumor is 5 mm in depth and <2 cm in width.
Stage 1B2: Tumor is = or >2 cm in depth and <4 cm in width.
Stage 1B3: Tumor is = or >4 cm in width.
Stage 2A: Tumor is restricted to the upper two-thirds of the vagina.
Stage 2B: Tumor spread outside the cervix and uterus and nearby tissue of the cervix.
Stage 3A: Tumor spreads to the lower third of the vagina.
Stage 3B: Tumor spreads to the pelvic wall or affects a kidney.
Stage 3C: Tumor spreads to nearby pelvic lymph nodes.
Stage 4A: Tumor spreads to the bladder or rectum.
Stage 4B: Tumor spreads to different organs of the body such as lungs or liver.
Cervical Cancer Treatment
Cervical Cancer treatment depends on several factors, such as the stage of cancer, your desire to preserve fertility, age, and the overall state of health. Cervical Cancer treatment options include combinations of these:
- Surgery
- Radiation Therapy
- Chemotherapy
Cervical Cancer Surgery
Radical Hysterectomy
Dr. Vishnu Agarwal specializes in treating Cervical Cancer with latest Robotic Surgery technique that offers major advantages like: Higher Precision, Minimal Pain, Minimal Blood Loss, Lesser Complication, Faster Recovery, Minimal Scar.
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