Does a positive TCT result necessarily mean cervical cancer? Is an abnormal cervical smear a cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer is the most common gynecological malignancy. It usually occurs in people aged 30 to 35. In recent years, the incidence has tended to be younger. After the disease, patients may experience symptoms such as ureteral obstruction and hydronephrosis. After the disease develops, it can cause systemic failure such as anemia and cachexia in the late stage. Since cervical adenocarcinoma is prone to lymph node metastasis in the early stage, the prognosis is relatively poor. Regarding the relevant questions about cervical cancer, Chen Zhongwen, chief physician of Zhaoqing First People's Hospital, will answer our questions below.

Does a positive TCT necessarily mean cervical cancer?

A positive TCT does not necessarily mean cervical cancer. An abnormal TCT test does not mean that you have cervical cancer. There are many types of abnormal TCT tests. For example, a positive test result may indicate cervical cancer, or it may indicate mild, moderate, or severe atypical hyperplasia. If it is severe atypical hyperplasia, the patient needs to undergo a deep examination, such as a colposcopy or a biopsy, to diagnose whether she has cervical cancer.

Is an abnormal cervical smear cervical cancer?

An abnormal cervical smear does not mean that you have cervical cancer, but it may mean that there are abnormal cells or hyperplasia. Whether you have cervical cancer requires further examination, such as colposcopy or biopsy for diagnosis. The accuracy of cervical cancer screening after sexual intercourse is relatively low because there are interfering factors, such as semen mixed with semen after sexual intercourse, or other cells, which may be difficult to distinguish during screening, which has a certain impact on the judgment of pathologists.

What causes low back pain in cervical cancer?

The back pain caused by cervical cancer is due to the tumor compressing the nerves. Patients with cervical cancer generally do not feel back pain in the early stages. If they experience back pain, it may be because the tumor mass is large in the late stage, invading or compressing the nerves, causing back pain. Theoretically, the cervical cancer vaccine has a certain effect in preventing cervical cancer. Because the pathogenesis of cervical cancer is caused by viruses, preventing viruses can prevent cervical cancer.

At present, surgery is the main treatment for patients with early cervical cancer. For patients with lymph node metastasis, the prognosis is relatively poor. Patients should perform vaginal douching on time in daily life and change underwear in time. The underwear should be loose and not too tight. Usually, they should develop good bowel habits and keep the bowels smooth. Usually, patients can carry out appropriate activities and exercises, but they should pay attention to avoid fatigue and choose the exercise method that suits them.