Female Reproductive Neoplasms Flashcards
1
Q
Later signs & symptoms of cervical cancer
A
bleeding
spotting between periods or after menopause
vaginal discharge
abdominal pain, only once tumor has spread extensively beyond the cervix
2
Q
What is a colposcopy?
A
medical device used to visually examine the cervix as well as the vagina and vulva
3
Q
The 5 year survival rate for stage 1 vs. stage 4 cervical carcinomas is…
A
85% vs. 10%
4
Q
The most common method of removing preinvasive cancers is…
A
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
5
Q
Most uterine tumors originate from the…
A
myometrium
