Cervical Cancer Flashcards
is a cancer that forms at the tissue of the cervix.
Cervical cancer
causes almost all cases of cervical cancer.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Cancer that develops at the cells of the ectocervix.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Cancer that develops at the glandular cells of the
endocervix. Begins in the column-shaped glands that line the cervical canal.
Adenocarcinoma
Up to 90% of cervical cancers are
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Carcinoma in-situ
Stage 0
Carcinoma is confined to the cervix
Stage I
Disease is beyond cervix but not to pelvic wall or lower vagina
Stage II
Disease to pelvic wall
stage III
invades bladder, rectum, or metastasis
Stage IV
checks cells for infection with high-risk HPV types that can cause cervical cancer.
PAP Smear
collects cervical cells so they can be checked for changes caused by HPV that may turn into cervical cancer if left untreated
HPV DNA
a procedure in which the health care provider inserts a speculum to gently open the vagina and view the
cervix. Usually includes a biopsy.
Colposcopy
endoscopy of urinary bladder via urethra
Cytoscopy
done to find out if cancer has spread to the rectum
Sigmoidoscopy
HPV vaccination other name
Gardasil 9
blocks the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and reduce tumor growth by limiting blood supply.
Bevacizumab
helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells
Pembrolizumab
very cold metal probe is placed in cervix then kills abnormal cells by freezing.
Cryosurgery
removal of uterus
Hysterectomy
more extensive removal of cervix
Tracheleoctomy
cone-pieced portion removal of cervix
Cane biopsy
involves altering the genes inside T-Cells to
help them attack cancer
CAR T-cell therapies
defined as cancer that has extended through the full thickness of the epithelium of the cervix, but not beyond.
Carcinoma in situ
this is often referred to as preinvasive cancer.
Carcinoma in situ
a thin wire loop with laser is used to cut away a thin layer of cervical tissue.
Loop Electrocautery Excision Procedure (LEEP)
