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Comprehensive Care & Treatment For Carcinoid Cancer (Cervical cancer) in Salem
What is Carcinoid Cancer (Cervical cancer)?
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix - the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.Various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, play a role in causing most cervical cancer.
Symptoms
- Unusual bleeding, such as in between periods, after sex, or after menopause
- Vaginal discharge that looks or smells different than usual
- Pain in the pelvis
- Needing to urinate more often
- Pain during urination
Risk Factors
- Take birth control pills, especially for longer than 5 years
- Smoke cigarettes
- Have a weakened immune system
- Have a sexually transmitted disease (STD)
Stages
Stage I
The cancer might have spread to the lymph nodes. but not to other parts of the body.
Stage II
The cancers have spread outside of the uterus and cervix or to the lymph nodes but have not reached other parts of your body.
Stage III
The cancers have spread to the lower part of the vagina or to the pelvis blocking the ureters, the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Stage IV
The cancers have spread outside of the pelvis to organs like your lungs, bones, or liver.
Types
- Squamous cell carcinoma. Forms in the lining of your cervix. It’s found in up to 90% of cases.
- Adenocarcinoma. They occur in the cells that produce mucus.
- Mixed carcinoma. This has features of the two other types.
Diagnosis
- Pap test
- HPV DNA test
- Punch biopsy
- Endocervical curettage
- Electrical wire loop
- Cone biopsy
Treatment
- Surgery
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Immunotherapy