Cervical Cancer

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is a cancer that forms at the tissue of the cervix.

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Cervical cancer

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causes almost all cases of cervical cancer.

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

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Cancer that develops at the cells of the ectocervix.

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Cancer that develops at the glandular cells of the
endocervix. Begins in the column-shaped glands that line the cervical canal.

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Adenocarcinoma

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Up to 90% of cervical cancers are

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Carcinoma in-situ

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Stage 0

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Carcinoma is confined to the cervix

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Stage I

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Disease is beyond cervix but not to pelvic wall or lower vagina

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Stage II

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Disease to pelvic wall

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stage III

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invades bladder, rectum, or metastasis

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Stage IV

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checks cells for infection with high-risk HPV types that can cause cervical cancer.

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PAP Smear

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collects cervical cells so they can be checked for changes caused by HPV that may turn into cervical cancer if left untreated

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HPV DNA

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a procedure in which the health care provider inserts a speculum to gently open the vagina and view the
cervix. Usually includes a biopsy.

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Colposcopy

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endoscopy of urinary bladder via urethra

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Cytoscopy

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done to find out if cancer has spread to the rectum

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Sigmoidoscopy

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HPV vaccination other name

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Gardasil 9

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blocks the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and reduce tumor growth by limiting blood supply.

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Bevacizumab

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helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells

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Pembrolizumab

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very cold metal probe is placed in cervix then kills abnormal cells by freezing.

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Cryosurgery

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removal of uterus

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Hysterectomy

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more extensive removal of cervix

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Tracheleoctomy

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cone-pieced portion removal of cervix

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Cane biopsy

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involves altering the genes inside T-Cells to
help them attack cancer

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CAR T-cell therapies

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defined as cancer that has extended through the full thickness of the epithelium of the cervix, but not beyond.

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Carcinoma in situ

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this is often referred to as preinvasive cancer.

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Carcinoma in situ

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a thin wire loop with laser is used to cut away a thin layer of cervical tissue.

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Loop Electrocautery Excision Procedure (LEEP)