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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Cervical Cancer Treatment - 2011

Treatment of lesions (sores) of pre-cancerous, a condition also known as "dysplasia" or CIN (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia), can be done in the form of diathermy, Krio therapy, and laser. This treatment is very simple and relatively inexpensive, can be done in the clinic without pembusan. Treatment success rate is approaching 100%!

Therefore, it is strongly recommended to all adult women who have had sexual intercourse, to be checked out with diagnostic tests cervical cancer, although this time feel healthy and have no symptoms of cervical cancer that have been described previously. These symptoms usually appear when the cancer has entered the stage that has been severe.


Cancer Treatment

Unlike the treatment of pre-cancerous lesions, cancer treatment costs are more expensive and more complicated process. Successful treatment depends on the stage of cancer.

Treatment options can do is surgery, radiation therapy (radiotherapy), chemotherapy, or a combination of the above methods. Your doctor can explain treatment options in the above manner, the expected results of each method of treatment, and side effects that may arise. You and your doctor can work together to create a treatment plan that meets your medical and personal needs.

Your doctor may refer you to a specialist, or you can ask for a referral. You may want to see a gynecologic oncologist, a surgeon who specializes in treating women's cancers. Other specialists who treat cervical cancer, including gynecologists, medical oncologists, and radiation oncology. Your health care team can also include oncology nurse and registered dietitian.

Before treatment begins, ask your health care team about the possible side effects and whether the treatment can affect your normal activity. Cancer treatments often damage healthy cells and tissues. It is a common side effect. Side effects may not be the same for everyone, and can change from one treatment session to the next treatment session.

At each stage of the disease, supportive care is available to alleviate the side effects of medication, to control pain and other symptoms, and to help you overcome feelings of worry caused by the cancer diagnosis.

Written by: Albertus Lay

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