Cervical cancer can be cured especially when detected early.
Early diagnosis can be done via regular Pap Smears and HPV tests to detect abnormal cells early.
Treatment Options
Treayment is based on factors such as stage, age , general health and whether you would want to give birth in future.
Common treatment options are:
A. Early-Stage Cervical Cancer
Surgery:
Some forms of surgery that can be used include: Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), Cone biopsy, or Hysterectomy.
Purpose: Remove precancerous or cancerous tissue before it spreads.
The patient can use pain management medications and antibiotics to prevent infection
B. Advanced-Stage Cervical Cancer
Radiation Therapy:Targets and destroys cancer cecells.
Usually combined with chemotherapy for better results.
Chemotherapy: Medicines Used include Cisplatin, Paclitaxel, or Carboplatin.
C. Targeted Therapy
Uses drugs that target cancer cell proteins.
Examples of drugs include Bevacizumab (Avastin) .
D. Immunotherapy
Boosts the body’s natural defense to fight cancer.
Examples of drugs are Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for patients with advanced or recurrent cervical cancer.
.Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle can help manage cervical cancer:
●Balanced Diet: Include fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins to boost immunity.
●Regular Exercise: Helps reduce fatigue during treatments.
●Hydration: Drink plenty of water to minimize side effects of treatments like chemotherapy.
