Cryosurgery, a relatively new development, may also be employed. In this procedure affected tissue is frozen and consequently destroyed with the use of a freezing instrument. Radiation therapy may also be used either on its own or in conjunction with other treatments and works by using radiation to destroy the cancerous cells.
Radiation may be given through needles, IVs, implanted devices or x-rays, depending upon the stage, location and seriousness of the cancer. Similar to radiation therapy is the use of chemotherapy.

Chemotherapy utilizes medications to kill cancerous cells and/or stop them from dividing and spreading throughout the body. Chemotherapy can be taken as an oral medication in some cases or may be injected into the veins. Of course all of these treatments can carry with them unpleasant side effects. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can destroy healthy cells in addition to the targeted cancer cells, and also suppress immune system function.

Answered by Santosh Kuma , an ibibo Master, at 1:45 PM on September 04, 2008

well,The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus that leads to the vagina or birth canal. Like many organs in the body, the cervix can develop cancer. Cervical cancer usually develops very slowly over time. Before cancer appears in the cervix, dysphasia happens. Dysphasia is where the cells of the cervix go through changes and the cells that are not normal appear in the cervical tissue. When this happens, cancer starts to spread around the cervix and to other surrounding areas. Since the cervix is an important organ in the female body, it is important for us to know what are the options available on cervical cancer treatment.

Cryosurgery, a relatively new development, may also be employed. In this procedure affected tissue is frozen and consequently destroyed with the use of a freezing instrument. Radiation therapy may also be used either on its own or in conjunction with other treatments and works by using radiation to destroy the cancerous cells.
Radiation may be given through needles, IVs, implanted devices or x-rays, depending upon the stage, location and seriousness of the cancer. Similar to radiation therapy is the use of chemotherapy.

Chemotherapy utilizes medications to kill cancerous cells and/or stop them from dividing and spreading throughout the body. Chemotherapy can be taken as an oral medication in some cases or may be injected into the veins. Of course all of these treatments can carry with them unpleasant side effects. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can destroy healthy cells in addition to the targeted cancer cells, and also suppress immune system function.

Thus, people who are on chemotherapy or radiation therapy are more susceptible to infection and often experience fatigue and anemia as a side effect of the treatment. Surgery carries with it risks intrinsic to the use of anesthesia and possibility of infection. There are a number of investigative treatments, currently in clinical trials, that may soon change the face of cancer treatment. It is vital that a patient discuss with her doctor the various treatment options and weigh the potential risks and benefits of each, before initiating treatment.

Answered by Satya ~ , an ibibo Master, at 6:12 PM on September 01, 2008

Three treatments methods are commonly used to treat cervical cancer: surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Sometimes they are used alone, and there are times when they are used in conjunction with one another.

The treatment method(s) chosen depend on several factors like type of cervical cancer, stage of the disease, general health of the patient, and if other treatments have been utilized.

And for more information visit the source site:
www.cervicalcancer.abou t.com/od/treatment/a/treatment .htm

Answered by Dinesh , an ibibo Master, at 7:47 AM on August 14, 2008

Treatment for cervical cancer depends on the stage of the disease. In cases of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), abnormal tissue may be removed using loop electrode excision (using wire loops heated by electric current) or cone biopsy.
Carcinoma in situ may be removed using loop electrode excision, cryosurgery, or laser ablation. In cryosurgery, liquid nitrogen is circulated through a probe, which is applied to cancerous tissue. Freezing temperatures destroy the cancer cells. Laser ablation involves using a laser (device that emits intense heat and light at close range) to remove cancerous tissue.

Invasive Cervical Cancer
Invasive cervical cancer and metastatic disease are usually treated with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
Surgical treatment for invasive cervical cancer is radical hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, adjacent lymph nodes, and part of the vagina. If cancer has spread (metastasized) to lymph nodes in the abdomen, lymphadenectomy (surgical removal of lymph nodes) may also be performed.

Answered by alok , an ibibo Master, at 3:12 PM on August 13, 2008

Treatment
Treatment of cervical cancer depends on the stage of the cancer, the size and shape of the tumor, the age and general health of the woman, and her desire to have children in the future.

Early cervical cancer can be cured by removing or destroying the pre-cancerous or cancerous tissue. There are various surgical ways to do this without removing the uterus or damaging the cervix, so that a woman can still have children in the future.

Types of surgery for early cervical cancer include:

LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) - uses electricity to remove abnormal tissue Cryotherapy - freezes abnormal cells Laser therapy - uses light to burn abnormal tissue
Prevention
The best way to prevent cervical cancer is to avoid getting infected with human papilloma virus (HPV). Because HPV is sexually transmitted, practicing safe sex and limiting the number of sexual partners can help reduce risk. A vaccine can protect against the major cancer-causing HPV strains. Regular Pap tests remain the most effective way of preventing the development of invasive cervical cancer.
visit /health.nytimes.com

Answered by Jyothi , an ibibo Master, at 11:35 AM on August 13, 2008

well sana their are many ways like Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Because of the Pap smear test, the number of cervical cancer cases has dropped over the past twenty years. However, many women still develop cervical cancer. In fact, over 9,000 women in the U.S. develop cervical cancer every year.

While some cases of cervical cancer cannot be prevented, there are many things a woman can do to reduce her risk of developing cervical cancer.
How to Reduce Your Risk of Cervical Cancer
Get a regular Pap smear. The Pap smear can be the greatest defenses for cervical cancer. The Pap smear can detect cervical changes early before they turn into cancer. Check cervical cancer screening guidelines to find out how often you should have a Pap smear, or check with your doctor.


Limit the amount of sexual partners you have. Studies have shown women who have many sexual partners increase their risk for cervical cancer. They also are increasing their risk of developing HPV, a known cause for cervical cancer.


Quit smoking or avoid secondhand smoke. Smoking cigarettes increases your risk of developing many cancers, including cervical cancer. Smoking combined with an HPV infection can actually accelerate cervical dysplasia. Your best bet is to kick the habit.


If you are sexually active, use a condom. Having unprotected sex puts you at risk for HIV and other STD's which can increase your risk factor for developing cervical cancer.


Follow up on abnormal Pap smears. If you have had an abnormal Pap smear, it is important to follow up with regular Pap smears or colposcopies, whatever your doctor has decided for you. If you have been treated for cervical dysplasia, you still need to follow up with Pap smears or colposcopies. Dysplasia can return and when undetected, can turn into cervical cancer.


Get the HPV vaccine. If you are under 27, you may be eligible to receive the HPV vaccine, which prevents high risk strains of HPV in women. The HPV vaccine, Gardasil, was approved by the FDA to give to young girls as young as 9. The vaccine is most effective when given to young women before they become sexually active.
for more inf check source http://cancer.about.com/od/cervical cancer/a/preventcervical.htm

Answered by sanjay , an ibibo Guru, at 11:18 AM on August 13, 2008

hello sana

Treatment options for cervical cancer can include anything from surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

In early stages of cervical cancer, when the symptoms of cervical cancer are first noticed, either surgery or radiotherapy, or a combination of both may be used
Cervical cancer that is caught early can usually be cured. If the cancer is caught very early, you still may be able to have children after treatment.

The treatment for most stages of cervical cancer removes the cancer and makes you unable to have children. These treatments include:
A hysterectomy and removal of pelvic lymph nodes with or without removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Radiation therapy.
Chemotherapy.

for more detail refer
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/ tc/cervical-cancer-topic-overview

Answered by Saq , an ibibo Master, at 10:36 AM on August 13, 2008

well sana,The options for treating each patient with cervical cancer depend on the stage of disease. The stage of a cancer describes its size, depth of invasion, and how far it has spread.

After establishing the stage of your cervical cancer, your cancer care team will recommend one or more treatment options. Consider your options without feeling rushed. If there is anything you do not understand, ask for an explanation. Although the choice of treatment depends largely on the stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis, other factors that may influence your options are your age, your general health, your individual circumstances, and your preferences. Be sure that you understand all the risks and side effects of the various treatments before making a decision.

It is often a good idea to get a second opinion, especially from doctors experienced in treating cervical cancer. A second opinion can provide more information and help you feel more confident about the treatment plan you are considering. Some insurance companies require a second opinion before they will agree to pay for certain treatments. Almost all will pay for a second opinion. But you might want to check your coverage first, so you’ll know if you will have to pay for it.

The 3 main methods of cancer treatment are surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Sometimes the best treatment approach uses 2 or more of these methods. Your recovery is the goal of your cancer care team. If a cure is not possible, the goal may be to remove or destroy as much of the cancer as possible to prevent the tumor from growing, spreading, or returning for as long as possible. Sometimes treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms. This is called palliative treatment.
source:www.cancer. org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_ 4_4x_how_is_cervical_cancer_tr eated_8.asp

Answered by Debashis , an ibibo Master, at 8:33 AM on August 13, 2008

If the biopsy shows that you have cancer, your doctor will do a thorough pelvic exam and may remove additional tissue to learn the extent (stage) of your disease. The stage tells whether the tumor has invaded nearby tissues, whether the cancer has spread and, if so, to what parts of the body.
Many women with cervical cancer want to take an active part in making decisions about their medical care. It is natural to want to learn all you can about your disease and your treatment choices.Women with cervical cancer may be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, or a combination of all three methods.

At any stage of disease, women with cervical cancer may have treatment to control pain and other symptoms, to relieve the side effects of therapy, and to ease emotional and practical problems.
PREVENTION :
Anything that increases a person’s chance of developing a disease is called a risk factor; anything that decreases a person’s chance of developing a disease is called a protective factor. Some of the risk factors for cancer can be avoided, but many cannot. For example, although you can choose to quit smoking, you cannot choose which genes you have inherited from your parents. Both smoking and inheriting specific genes could be considered risk factors for certain kinds of cancer, but only smoking can be avoided. Prevention means avoiding the risk factors and increasing the protective factors that can be controlled so that the chance of developing cancer decreases.

Although many risk factors can be avoided, it is important to keep in mind that avoiding risk factors does not guarantee that you will not get cancer. Also, most people with a particular risk factor for cancer do not actually get the disease. Some people are more sensitive than others are to factors that can cause cancer. Talk to your doctor about methods of preventing cancer that might be effective for you.

SOURCE SITE :http://www.medicinenet.com/ce rvical_cancer/page5.htm

Answered by Sanya Tahir , an ibibo Master, at 11:59 PM on August 12, 2008

If you have been diagnosed with cervical cancer, your specialist will be able to discuss the best treatment for you. Sometimes there will be a choice or combination of treatments. You may have a lot of questions to ask your doctor at this stage so making a list may help you remember them. You may also like to take a friend or a relative with you when you see your doctor. Your main treatment will usually be surgery or radiotherapy. Chemotherapy is less common.

Surgery

* Cone biopsy
Some very early cervical cancers may be removed during a cone biopsy. However, great care will be needed to ensure all cancer cells have been removed.

* Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus by surgery. There are two different kinds of hysterectomies—a total and a radical. In a total hysterectomy, the uterus, including the cervix, is removed. In a radical hysterectomy, the cervix, the support ligaments and the top part of the vagina are removed. The ovaries may or may not be removed. Lymph glands from the pelvic floor may also be removed during a radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer. This is called a lymphadenectomy.

A hysterectomy is a major operation which may require 6 or 7 days in hospital, or about 10 days if you have a radical hysterectomy.

Radiotherapy
Radi otherapy is the use of X-rays to destroy cancer cells. Radiotherapy may be advised if you are not well enough for a major operation, or if the tumour has spread into the tissues around the cervix. Radiotherapy may also be used after surgery or combined with chemotherapy, usually both external and internal.

* External radiotherapy
In external radiotherapy, special rays from a large machine are directed at the part of the body needing treatment. For women with cervical cancer, this is the pelvic area.

* Internal radiotherapy
In internal radiotherapy a radioactive implant is placed inside your body as close to the tumour as possible. You will be given a short general anaesthetic so the implant can be placed inside your vagina and left there for up to 72 hours. You will need to be in hospital for a few days in your own room while the implant is in place, due to the implant's radioactivity.

Side effects of radiotherapy
A number of temporary and controllable side effects may be experienced. These may include: tiredness, depression, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, pain when passing urine, and skin problems. The skin between your buttocks may feel sore like sunburn (after radiotherapy). Special cream can be used to relieve this burning feeling.

If you have not been through menopause, radiotherapy will affect your ovaries and reduce their ability to produce normal hormones. This may cause infertility and symptoms of menopause.

Chemotherapy
Chemoth erapy is the treatment of cancer using anti-cancer drugs. The aim is to destroy cancer cells while having the least possible effect on normal cells.

Chemotherapy is usually given for women with more advanced cervical cancer. It may be used before or after surgery or radiotherapy. Occasionally chemotherapy is given during radiotherapy as well. Chemotherapy is usually given through a vein.

Side effects of chemotherapy
The side effects vary according to the particular drugs used and may include feeling sick, depression, feeling off-colour and tired, and some thinning or loss of your hair. These side effects are temporary and measures are usually taken to either prevent or reduce them.

Source :

http://www.mydr.com.au/default .asp?article=3015

Answered by Priyanka C , an ibibo Master, at 10:47 PM on August 12, 2008