CERVICAL CANCER Flashcards
1
Q
HEALTH PROBLEMS THAT CAN BE CAUSED BY HPV:
A
Genital warts
Cervical cancer
Cancer of the vulva and vagina
Cancer of the penis and anus
- Why anus? Because of anal sex.
Oropharyngeal cancer
2
Q
Human papillomavirus
A
Can also be Sexually transmitted infection
If it is in the lips or mouth is is called Herpes Simplex 1
If it in genitals t is called Herpes Simplex 2
3
Q
2 ANTICANCER DRUGS given with cancer of the cervix.
A
CISPLATIN
FLUOROURACIL
Decrease the risk of recurrence by 30%.
Chemotherapy is given concurrently with RADIATION, primary treatment for localized disease.
