Question 1

How long does it take 4 abnormal cells to turn into cervical cancer? 22, had ultrasound 1 yr agopap every 6mnths nothing there just abnormal cells.

Accepted Answer

a clinical cancer has millions or billions of cells, by the time it is detected. (Cells are very tiny) To calculate the time required to go from a few to lots depends on the doubling time,which can varry even in similar tumors.

Question 2

Would a transvaginal ultrasound show cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

Cervical cancer can be microscopic (very early) or large with a tumor that you can feel on pelvic examination as well as see on ultrasound.  So, it can miss a lot in between. It is NOT a good tool to use for screening for cervical cancer. But sometimes it can help to evaluate or look at the upper cervix to see if it is enlarged. The lower cervix a doctor can seen clearly when you get a pelvic exam

Question 3

Can a transvaginal or pelvic ultrasound pick up cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

Cervical cancer is diagnosed by direct visualization of the cervix and pap smear.

Question 4

Would metastatic cervical cancer in the breast appear the same as breast cancer on mammogram and ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Cervical cancer (the tissue at the end of the vaginal canal) rarely metastasizes to the breast. Rather breast cancer may metastasize to many areas of body, such as bone, lung, brain, lymph nodes. That being said, any abnormal growth in the breast, though mostly breast tissue, could look similarly by mammogram or ultrasound. The bottom line is if there is an abnormality, must be biopsied.

Question 5

What are the chances pap smear would miss cervical cancer twice? abnormal spotting and bleeding in between periods. i have pcos and my dr said its the cause. can pcos cause this? 3 normal trans vag ultrasounds. my endometrial lining is very thin?

Accepted Answer

Pap smear almost never misses cervical cancer. The other conditions you mention could be responsible. You also need testing for STIs if not yet done, especially gonorrhea and chlamydia. Discuss with your doctor. Good luck.

Question 6

Can you find cervical cancer with an internal ultra sound?

Accepted Answer

A vaginal ultrasound might be used to evaluate the extent of an invasive cervical cancer but the best way to detect cervical cancer is with a pap smear.

Question 7

Would a transvaginal ultra sound detect cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

A pap smear is the best way to screen for cervical cancer.  A biopsy of the cervix is the way to diagnose cervical cancer or precancerous cells.  Most abnormal cells on the cervix are precancerous, only a few are actual cancer when found.  Most cervical cancers are early and small, so aren't seen by an ultrasound.  An ultrasound could only see cervical cancer if it was causing a large mass.

Question 8

Would cervical cancer invading the pelvic sidewall or obstructing the kidney be seen on trans vaginal or pelvic ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Any disease or life event will always display on its own pattern of full spectrum; so will cervical cancer. At its early stage, the affected feels nothing. As the disease advances, it may locally advance to damage and distort local.nearby tissue, and to spread to far sites. So, if not treated timely, what you concern about will appear on its course of progress. US may suspect such but CT defines..

Question 9

30 yr old female, thyroid cancer in 2015, ultrasound showed an enlarged uterus. family history of uterine and cervical cancer ( mom and both sisters).

Accepted Answer

You need to follow up with the GYN MD to determine the source of the uterine enlargement. With your family history of various cancers it is imperative that you do so soon as some of these cancers are genetically transmitted.

Question 10

Lower back ache slash pressure for 6 months. mri normal. had a trans vaginal ultrasound which just showed a simple cyst. my last pap smear last year was normal. prior they were mildly abnormal. is cervical cancer likely!?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely to cervical cancer!    Causes of pain, include infection, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, and other causes. Discuss with your doctor to be sure.

Can cervical cancer be detected on ultrasound

How long does it take 4 abnormal cells to turn into cervical cancer? 22, had ultrasound 1 yr agopap every 6mnths nothing there just abnormal cells.

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Would a transvaginal ultrasound show cervical cancer?

Can a transvaginal or pelvic ultrasound pick up cervical cancer?

Would metastatic cervical cancer in the breast appear the same as breast cancer on mammogram and ultrasound?

What are the chances pap smear would miss cervical cancer twice? abnormal spotting and bleeding in between periods. i have pcos and my dr said its the cause. can pcos cause this? 3 normal trans vag ultrasounds. my endometrial lining is very thin?

Can you find cervical cancer with an internal ultra sound?

Would a transvaginal ultra sound detect cervical cancer?

Would cervical cancer invading the pelvic sidewall or obstructing the kidney be seen on trans vaginal or pelvic ultrasound?

30 yr old female, thyroid cancer in 2015, ultrasound showed an enlarged uterus. family history of uterine and cervical cancer ( mom and both sisters).

Lower back ache slash pressure for 6 months. mri normal. had a trans vaginal ultrasound which just showed a simple cyst. my last pap smear last year was normal. prior they were mildly abnormal. is cervical cancer likely!?

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