Question 1

how is staging of cervical cancer determined?

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The FIGO staging: Is clinical and applicable world-wide, so fancy tests (ct, mri, pet) excluded.  I confined to cx, ii extends to vagina or up to body, iii further down the vagina or outward to parametrium, IV invading adjacent (bladder rectum) or metastasis beyond pelvic nodes.

Question 2

do women die from cervical cancer?

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Yes: In 2007, more than 4000 women died of cervical cancer in the us.

Question 3

how can you catch cervical cancer?

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Sexually: Cervical cancer is a cancer almost always caused by exposure to a virus.  The virus hpv, is passed sexually.  There is a vaccine now for the hpv for those 26 and younger.  Pap smears are very effective 92% in picking up changes from hpv and early cancer.

Question 4

can people die from cervical cancer?

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Cervical cancer: Yes and many do. go tot wikipedia for details.

Question 5

is it unusual to get cervical cancer?

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Depends on exposure: Cervical cancer is a malignant lesion of the opening of the mouth of the uterus.  It begins as an insitu lesion with no symptoms and progresses to  an ulcerating hemorrhagic tumor that can be difficult to treat.  It arises from the HPV virus in  uncircumsized males growing in the foreskin of the penis.  If a woman gets cervical cancer her husband or partner stills has the penile foreskin.

Question 6

how could a woman get cervical cancer?

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HPV infection...: Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by infection with the dna virus called human papillomavirus (hpv). This virus is most commonly spread by sexual contact, and certain viral strains can incorporate into human dna and cause human cells to proliferate outside of normal cell growth control causing dysplasia (precancer) and then possibly cancer. The pap test is a screening test to detect this.

Question 7

can mastubation cause cervical cancer?

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No.: The vast majority of cervical cancers and pre-cancers are caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (hpv).  Masturbation does not cause cervical cancer.

Question 8

what's new in cervical cancer research?

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Couple things: Significant advances in image guided brachytherapy have been made and shown improved outcomes for certain women.  Some new data suggesting gemcitabine and Cisplatin may be an improvement over Cisplatin alone with radiation.  Also a new trial open asking whether additional chemo after chemo and radiation is beneficial for certain women (outback study).

Question 9

how can i detect cervical cancer early?

Accepted Answer

Regular pelvic exams: Regular pelvic exams and pap smears by your doctor are your best chance of finding an early cervical cancer.  We now know that most cervical cancers are a result of human papilloma virus (hpv) infection. Hpv can also cause venereal warts, anal cancer, and mouth and throat cancer.  If you are 26 or younger, ask your doctor about getting the hpv vaccine series.

Question 10

how can cervical cancer be transmitted?

Accepted Answer

Multiple factors: Human papilloma virus (hpv) is a risk factor.  Since hpv is transmitted sexually, it is important to use condoms in order to reduce transmission.  Please talk with your doctor about the possibility of having the hpv vaccine.
Smoking is a risk factor.  Please stop smoking if you are a smoker.

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