Cervical Cancer Quiz
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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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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
Bleeding in between menstrual cycles / periods or after menopause
Periods last more than 8 days
Pain in the pelvis- the lowest part of the abdomen, between the belly button and groin
Abdominal pain
Abnormal vaginal discharge e.g. in color, smell, or quantity
Stomach pain or tummy ache in a specific place
Increase in vaginal discharge
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson 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 vaginal bleeding or discharge outside of your periods or after menopause?
Does your period last longer than 8 days?
Do you have pelvic pain?
Do you have a stomach ache?
Treatmentof 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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References
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https://www.jbuon.com/archive/21-2-320.pdf
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Reviewed By:
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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