Cervical Cancer – Treatment and the Affordable Medicines

The cervix is a part of the reproductive system that is present below the uterus. It is involved in mensuration and childbirth.

It is vulnerable to several types of infections, both bacterial and viral infections, causing inflammation and sores on the outer surface of the cervix.

Cervical Cancer?

Cervical cancer is an abnormal cancerous growth on the surface of the cervix.

The leading cause of cervical cancer is known to be HPV infection, spread through unsafe sex, affecting even the young.

Cervical Cancer Types

Cervical cancer is classified depending on the type of cells involved-

Squamous Cell Carcinoma – It is the cancer of the cells that form the external surface of the cervix.

Adenocarcinomas – it is the cancer of the glandular cells that line the innermost part of the cervix. These glandular cells secrete mucus and fluid.

Symptoms

• • Unusual vaginal discharge
• • Bleeding after menopause
• • Pain in the pelvic area
• • Painful intercourse
• • Unexplained weight loss
• • Fatigue
• • Difficulty in urination or bowel movement

The Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer

• • Smoking
• • Having multiple sexual partners
• • Early sexual activity
• • Oral contraceptives
• • Other sexually transmitted diseases
• • Weakened immune system

The Treatment for Cervical Cancer

The treatment of cervical cancer depends upon various factors, like age, overall health and future needs for pregnancy.

It involves –

Surgery – Surgery involves the removal of cancerous tissue and the areas involved, where cancer has spread. It is mainly done in the early stages.

• • Partial removal – It is done for cancer that has not spread, and it involves the removal of only the cancerous part of the cervix or the tissue.
• • Removal of Cervix – It is the removal of the cancerous cervix and the surrounding tissues, which are at risk of spread.
• • Removal of Cervix and Uterus- It involves removing the organs – cervix, uterus, some part of the fallopian tubes, and the ovaries.

Radiation Therapy – It is the induction of X-rays (intense) on the localized tumors or cancer cells.

• • External Radiation – It involves the external radiation localized on the tumor or the cancerous part.
• • Internal Radiation – In this, a device containing radioactive material is placed inside the vagina for a short duration. It exhibits radiation to kill tumor or cancerous cells.

Targeted Therapy – It is the anticancer therapy that targets specific proteins or receptors on cancer cells, inhibiting the cancer cell growth and proliferation.

Immunotherapy – It is the use of drugs that boost the immune system, causing immune cells to fight back against cancer.

Chemotherapy – It includes the use of cytotoxic drugs to kill cancer cells, cancer growth, and spread.

Palliative Therapy – It is the use of anticancer drugs to relieve cancer symptoms and complications caused by advanced-stage cancer.

The Commonly Used Medicines for Cervical Cancer Include

• • Cisplatin – Cycokast
• • Carboplatin – Carbozer
• • Paclitaxel – Paclikast
• • Docetaxel – Docekast
• • Gemcitabine – Apragem

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