How to treat cervical cancer in its early stages? Three commonly used methods for early treatment of cervical cancer

The incidence of cervical cancer is second only to breast cancer among female malignant tumors. In recent years, the incidence rate among young women has increased significantly. There are about 500,000 new cervical cancer patients worldwide each year. So can cervical cancer be cured in the early stages?

Cervical cancer can be cured if treated early

Surgery

Surgery is suitable for early cervical cancer. The scope of surgery is radical hysterectomy. The uterus, part of the vagina and parauterine tissue should be removed together. At the same time, bilateral pelvic lymph nodes should be removed. Ovaries without lesions can be considered for preservation.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a traditional method for treating cervical cancer, which can be used alone or as an important measure of comprehensive treatment. However, due to the large side effects of cancer chemotherapy, it often causes many toxic side effects, complications and sequelae, causing greater harm to cervical cancer patients.

Radiation therapy

Applicable to: ① patients in the middle and late stages; ② early stage patients who are not suitable for systemic surgery; ③ preoperative radiotherapy for large cervical lesions; ④ postoperative pathological examination reveals high-risk factors for adjuvant treatment.

How to prevent cervical cancer?

1. Perform gynecological examinations and TCT examinations regularly. If abnormalities are found in cervical TCT, further treatment should be performed.

2. Pay attention to health care during menstruation and pregnancy and postpartum period, develop good hygiene habits, and reduce or prevent the occurrence of cervicitis.

3. Actively treat chronic cervicitis, especially long-term leucorrhea or abnormal vaginal bleeding. Go to the hospital for examination immediately and take effective treatment measures

4. Use new methods to avoid cervical laceration during delivery or abortion. Once a laceration occurs, it should be sutured surgically.

5. Anyone who needs to have both ovaries removed due to some gynecological disease should have their hysterectomy removed at the same time. Unless absolutely necessary, it is generally not advisable to perform a subtotal hysterectomy to avoid the occurrence of residual cervical cancer.