Cervical Cancer
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Symptoms
Evaluation
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colposcopy
HPV testing
PAP smear
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Treatment
hysterectomy
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Cervical Cancer Treatment
Treatment for cervical
cancer
may include:
Loop electrosurgical excision for cervical
cancer
Laser
surgery for cervical
cancer
Conization
for cervical
cancer
Cryosurgery for cervical
cancer
Hysterectomy
for cervical
cancer
Radiation therapy for cervical
cancer
Internal radiation: small radioactive pellets are placed in the cervix
External radiation
Chemotherapy for cervical
cancer
Cervical
cancer
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Cervical Cancer Treatment: Hysterectomy
Related Conditions
Cervical dysplasia
HPV infection
Uterine cancer
Heavy menstrual periods
Irregular menstrual periods
Lower abdominal pain
Vaginal bleeding after menopause
Vaginal discharge
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Last Updated: Apr 8, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Waxman AG. Guidelines for cervical cancer screening: history and scientific rationale. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Mar;48(1):77-97.