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Dealing With the Most Common Cancer among Women - Cervical CancerAbnormal growth of cells and tissues forms tumor, which leads to cancer. Breast and cervix cancer is the most common cancer found in women today. The lower part of the womb is identified as cervix.
Cancer of the cervix also known as cervical cancer originates from the lining of the cervix. It is the second most common cancer in women. Cervical cancer does not originate abruptly it develops over a period of time, normal cells of cervix develops precancerous changes which are termed as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL), and dysplasia by doctors. Who is mostly likely to Develop Cervical Cancer?Reports, data and research suggest that cervical cancer is most common in middle-aged women and older women. The most common factor is the inadequate socio economic condition where they don't get the benefit of proper screening and diagnosis for identifying the disease at early stage.Cervical cancer is more likely to develop in women who have:- Sexually transmitted virus called human papilloma virus (HPV)
- Multiple sexual partners
- History of sexually transmitted diseases (STD)
- Sexual Intercourse at a young age
- Women who smoke cigarettes
Cervical Cancer and PregnancyCervical cancer is most unlikely to develop during pregnancy the chances are less than 1%. The biopsy can be done at any time of the pregnancy to find out cervical cancer. If the early signs are of dyplasia then treatment can be delayed for few weeks and normal delivery is possible after discussing with the doctor.
At early stage of cancer the treatment can be delayed till the birth of the baby. Mostly in such cases caesarean is performed as a safety measure and treatment of cancer is performed shortly after it. At an advance stage of the diagnoses of cervical cancer the treatment starts within 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. Types of Cervical Cancer Cervical cancers are broadly of two main types they are Squamous cell cancer and Adenocarcinoma. The names are derived from the cells from where they originate.
Squamous cell cancer begins from the ectocervix, the part of the cervix near to vagina.
They are flat skin cells that cover the surface of the cervix. It is the most commonly found cancer in women and more than 80-85% women diagnosed of cervical cancer suffer from Squamous cell cancer.
Adenocarcinoma begins from the mucus-producing glands of the endocervix, the part of the cervix. The cervix of these glands are scattered along the passage from the cervix to the womb. It is less the squamous cancer and mostly affects 10-15% of women with cervical cancer.How does the Cervical Cancer ProgressCervical cancer roots from an infection known as human papilloma virus (HPV), it is the initial start of the disease. The virus is sexually transmitted that triggers abnormal growth of the cell in the cervix.
Cervical cancer takes years to develop. Some pre-cancerous symptoms that prevail for some time before the real disease surfaces can be taken as a signal for early treatment for the disease.
Cervical dysplasia is the term to define the early growth of abnormal cells, though this state need not lead to cervical cancer. They are more on the surface area and therefore do not affect the healthy tissues or cells.Cervical Cancer SymptomsThe most common cervical cancer symptoms are:- Increased bleeding from vagina (after intercourse, in between periods and heavy menstrual bleeding)
- Yellow vaginal discharge
- Back pain
- Pain while urinating
- Bleeding after menopause
Causes of Cervical CancerThe causes of cervical cancer are not yet known. The common factors that have been seen in women with this cancer have been collectively accepted as the causes behind the disease.
The factors that have been confirmed as causes of cervical cancer are:- Presence of HPV virus
- Sexual history (Multiple partners, sex at young age)
The factors though not directly related to cervical cancer but do contribute in it are:
- Poor condition that results in cancer diagnosed in later stage, as early stages are not considered seriously.
- No regular PAP test done for early signs of cancer
- Smoking and use of tobacco in any form
- Exposure to pollution and chemicals
- Women with HIV or weak immune system
- Hormonal imbalances or hormonal medication
- Douching
Continue to: Cervical Cancer Treatment
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