cervix cancer.pptx introduction of cervical cancer

cervical cancer definition

1. Cervix cancer Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor deriving from cells of the cervix , which is lower part of the neck of the womb the female reproductive organ.

2. Causes Human papillomavirus Sexual history Smoking Several pregnancies Giving birth at very young age Long term use of contraceptive pill Family history

3. Weakened immune system

4. Sign and symptoms Bleeding that occur between regular menstrual periods Bleeding after sexual intercourse Pelvic pain Menstrual periods that last longer and heavier before Increased vaginal discharge Pelvic pain

5. Physical examination History taking Pap test ( cervical abnormalities) HPV DNA Test Collecting cells from the cervix lab testing Colposcopy Cone biopsy (large tissue) Chest X-ray CT scan

6. MRI Pelvic ultrasound

7. Stage of cervical cancer → Stage I Cancer is confined to the cervix → Stage II Cancer at this stage includes the cervix and uterus but hasn`t spread to the pelvic wall or the lower portion of vagina.

8. → Stage III Cancer at this stage has move beyond the cervix and uterus to the pelvic wall or the lower portion of the vagina. → StageIV At this stage, cancer has spread to nearby organs such as bladder or rectum , it has spread to other areas of the body ,such as lungs, liver or bones.

9. Medical management Chemotherapy Radiotherapy

10. Surgical management Laser surgery A narrow beam of intense light destroys cancerous cell.

11. Complication Severe bleeding Kidney failure Urinate frequently