Causes, Symptoms and Treatments of Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is a cancer that forms in tissues of cervix (organ connecting the uterus and vagina). Ussually cervical cancer is slow growing cancer, but it was one of the most common causes of cancer death. Early stages cervical cancer and precancerous having potential to become malignant (cancerous). Tening to become cancerou, cervical conditions are almost 100% curable. Serious case of cervical cancer can be successfully treated, but the best is to catch cancer earlier.

Cervical Cancer Causes

Mostly cervical cancer caused by virus called "Human Papillomavirus" or HPV. But not all types of HPV cause cervical cancer. Medical history and lifestyle (mostly sexual habbit) playing a role in a woman's chances of developing cervical cancer. Another cervical cancer risk factor including cigarettes smoking and taking oral contraceptives or birth control pills. Girls under age 15 rarely develope the cervical cancer desease, but the risk of cancer does rise between the late teen years and the early 30's.

The most common cervical cancer symptoms is an abnormal vaginal bleeding. This is any bleeding from the vagina other than during menstruation. but You may have no signs or symptoms of cervical cancer until abnormal cells invade nearby tissues, and it has progressed to a dangerous stage of cancer. Cervical cancer can be detected with regular Pap Test or Pap Smear. It is very important for every womans to have regular Pap Test to identify the condition early to take appropriate treatment and prevent cervical cancer from developing.

Cervical Cancer Symptoms can include:

• Abnormal Bleeding.
• Unusual Vaginal discharge.
• Heavier, long lasting periods.
• Pelvic pain.

The vagina abnormal bleeding may occur : between menstrual periods, after intercourse, after menopause and after a pelvic examination.

Cervical Cancer Treatments

The cervical cancer treatments depens on the stage of cancer, the size and the shape of tumor, the age and general health of the woman, and her desire to have children in the future. There are many ways to treat later stage cervical cancer. And this is ussually a step by step process, involving the removal of cells or tissue to diagnose cancer and to find how far it has invaded. Laser surgery, freezing or cauterization may be used to remove malignant cells from the outer layer of tissue. The alternative methode to treat cervical cancer using Chinese Herbal Therapy Garlic, it has been shown to inhibit growth of cancer cells while promoting the production of healthy cells. Acupressure and Acupuncture can be useful in alleviating the pain and as adjunct treatment during the early stages of cervical cancer to boost the body's immune system. Ginseng also known for immunity boosting and anti-cancer properites.