Patient, Cervix, Treatment

Leaflet: Cervical Cancer Vaccine - The Facts

Submitted by j.gower on Fri, 17/09/2010 - 16:38

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Cervical Cancer Vaccine – The Facts

It is now generally accepted that better than 99% of all cervical cancers are caused by a viral infection, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV^(G)). This virus is usually, though not exclusively, transmitted between partners during sexual intercourse. There are over 60 strains of HPV which can cause various medical conditions; however two strains, HPV16 and HPV18 are known to cause over 70% of cervical cancers.

Leaflet: Gynaecological Surgery - Hysterectomy & Salpingo- Oophorectomy

Submitted by j.gower on Fri, 17/09/2010 - 16:24

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Gynaecological Surgery - Hysterectomy^(G) & Salpingo- Oophorectomy

Hysterectomy is a surgical operation for the removal of the uterus^(G) (womb) and sometimes other organs through a cut in the abdomen^(G) or vagina^(G). There are two main types of hysterectomy: total and sub-total. A total hysterectomy involves the removal of the uterus and cervix^(G), while a sub-total hysterectomy removes only the uterus, leaving the cervix behind.

Cervical Cancer Treatment

Treatment by types

All stages of cancer of the cervix^(G) can be treated. The treatment depends on the stage of the individual's disease; the type of disease; and the patient's age and overall medical condition. Three kinds of treatment may be used either on their own or in combination with others, depending on the these conditions. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy^(G) and chemotherapy^(G).

Treatment by stage

An outline of the treatments generally administered at each stage of the disease is: