Cervical cancer Flashcards
1
Q
risk of cervical cancer
A
almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by human papilloma virus
2
Q
symptoms of cervical cancer
A
abnormal vaginal bleeding
3
Q
diagnosis of cervical cancer
A
cervical biopsy
4
Q
staging of cervical cancer
A
stage 1: cervix only, cone biopsy or radical hysterectomy
stage 2: beyond uterus, hysterectomy, or radiation and chemo
stage 3: pelvic wall involvement, radiation and chemo
stage 4: palliative chemo and palliative radiotherapy
