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What is Cervical Cancer?
Cancer of the cervix (entrance to the womb) or uterus. Risk factors include infection with viruses (HPV, HIV), smoking, and age. Regular Pap smear testing is recommended for women of childbearing age for early detection.
Typical Symptoms of Cervical Cancer
- History of abnormal cervical cancer screening
- Vaginal bleeding or discolored discharge outside of your period
- Periods that last more than 8 days
- Pain in the pelvis
- Abnormal color, amount or odor of vaginal discharge
- Stomach or abdominal pain
- Stomach or abdominal pain in a specific area
- Increase in vaginal discharge
Diagnostic Questions for Cervical Cancer
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you ever had any abnormality on cervical cancer screening?
- Have you experienced any vaginal bleeding or unusual discharge outside of your period?
- Do your periods last more than 8 days?
- Are you experiencing pain in the pelvis?
- Have you noticed any changes in the color, amount, or odor of your vaginal discharge?
Treatment of Cervical Cancer
A gynecologist confirms the diagnosis with a "cervical biopsy" and may want to assess whether the cancer has spread with CT scans or MRIs. Once all that information is gathered they then recommend a treatment plan. Options depend on factors like the extent of disease and can include surgery, internal or external radiation, or chemotherapy.
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Robin Schoenthaler, MD (Oncology)
Board certified radiation oncologist with over 30 years experience treating cancer patients. Senior physician advisor for expert medical options in adult oncology. Published award-winning essayist on medical and health issues and more.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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FAQs
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Abnormal Results? Why You Need a Colposcopy & Medically Approved Next Steps
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Abnormal Pap or HPV results often reflect HPV-related cell changes and do not automatically mean cancer; a colposcopy lets your clinician closely examine the cervix, take biopsies if needed, rule out cancer, and determine how serious the changes are. Depending on biopsy findings, next steps range from repeat testing and monitoring to treatments like LEEP, cone biopsy, laser, or cryotherapy, and there are several factors to consider; see below for key details on preparation, what to expect, recovery, fertility considerations, and red flags that should prompt urgent care.
References:
* Perkins RB, Guido RS, Castle PE, et al. 2019 ASCCP Risk-Based Management Consensus Guidelines for Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Tests and Cancer Precursors. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2020;24(2):102-131. [PMID: 32248028]
* Massad LS, Shapter AP. Colposcopy: An Update on the Essentials. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2022 Mar;49(1):127-142. [PMID: 35125260]
* Rema P, Sasi P, Kalarani P. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: Diagnosis and management. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2022 Jan;78:137-149. [PMID: 34696954]
* Dunn ST, Llewelyn E, Smith J, et al. Management of women with high-risk human papillomavirus and abnormal cytology (atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance) at cervical screening: a systematic review. BJOG. 2023 Feb;130(3):284-293. [PMID: 36203004]
* Wentzensen N, Massad LS, Perkins RB, Schiffman M, Castle PE. ASCCP Colposcopy Standards: Role of Colposcopy in the Management of Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Tests. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2017;21(3):148-153. [PMID: 28650428]
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Is It Cervical Cancer? Why Your Body is Changing & Medical Next Steps
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There are several factors to consider if you notice unusual bleeding, discharge, or pelvic pain; while cervical cancer is possible, these symptoms are more often caused by infections, hormonal changes, or benign conditions, but persistent changes need medical evaluation. See below for key details on red flags that require urgent care, who is at risk, what screenings and exams to expect, how cervical cancer is treated when found early, and practical next steps to lower your risk and plan your visit.
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