WHAT IS CERVIX?

´ The cervix is the lower part of the womb, called the uterus.

´ It opens to the vagina.

´ The cervix is one part of your reproductive system.

´ It is the lower part of your womb, also called the uterus.

´ The cervix connects your uterus and vagina.

´ And your vagina leads to the outside of your body and the vulva, which is the skin area where you have pubic hair.

´ These are the other parts of your reproductive system.

´ They are all in your pelvis. 

TRANSFORMATION ZONE:- 

Transformation Zone is the part of Cervix where the endocervix (inner) and Ectocervix meet; there is both the type of cells i.e. Glandular Cells from Endo Cervix & Squamous cells from Ectocervix.  Most abnormal cell changes and most cervical cancers begin in the squamous cells of the transformation zone.

SCREENING & ASSESSMENT

´ PAP test:

Routine screening for cervical abnormalities can detect early-stage cancer and precancerous conditions that could progress to invasive disease. The process begins with a Pap test, also known as a Pap smear

´ HPV DNA test

´ CT (computerized tomography) scan

´ MRI (magnetic resonance imaging scan)

´ Pelvic ultrasound

´ Biopsy

PREVENTION

´ HPV (human papilloma virus) vaccine

´ If every female adheres to current HPV vaccination programs the total number of female deaths from cervical cancer globally will drop by hundreds of thousands each year.

´ Safe sexual relation, use of barrier protection

´ Cervical screening

´ Have few sexual partners

´ Delay first sexual intercourse

´ Do not smoke

´ Healthy Diet & Lifestyle maintenance

TREATMENT AT D.S.RESEARCH CENTRE:-

ü Patient’s report analysis.

ü Counseling of patient & patient family member by Doctors.

Selection of choice of medicine

´ Evaluation of physical symptoms

´ Evaluation of extent of metastasis

ü Advice related to Diet & Lifestyle.

SOME QUICK FACTS:-

´ 2^nd most commonly diagnosed cancer effecting women

´ Every year nearly 5hundred thousand women get diagnosed with Cervical Cancer at different stages

´ Early detected always leads to better survival rates

´ Regular PAP test decreases chances of late detection of Cervical Cancer by 5 times.

´  Women who smoke are 2 times higher at risk than non-smokers.