Cervical Cancer By: Kate DeCaro & Brianna Milillo

Intro Out of more than 200 types of cancers, cervical cancer is the 3 rd most common, and the 5 th most deadly in women. 0.69% of all women today will be diagnosed with cervical cancer.

BASIC INFO Q- What is the cervix? A- the lower or outer end of the uterus

Causes Unprotected Sex can cause Human Papilloma Viruses(HPV)  Types 16 and 18 have the highest risk of contracting cancer. Persistent Untreated Infections Fragile Histidine Triad (FHIT) Gene

Afflicted Tissues tumor blood or lymph vessels tumors

Diagnosis Not visible The surface cells of the cervix are squamous cells & columnar cells  Infection visible through microscope Test involved in the diagnosis  Pap Smear  MRI  Intravenous pyelogram (x-ray)

Intravenous Pyelogram Pap Smear Test

Stages of Cervical Cancer Stage 0 (carcinoma in situ)- abnormal cells are found on the inner lining of the cervix Stage 1- cancer has been formed in the cervix Stage 2- cancer spreads further than the cervix, but not beyond the pelvic wall Stage 3- cancer may spread to the pelvic wall Stage 4- cancer spreads to the other parts of the body such as the bladder & rectum.

Stages of Cervical Cancer

Symptoms The beginning of cervical cancer is unnoticed, however some symptoms can be:  weight loss  loss of appetite  fatigue  vaginal bleeding or discharge  body pain (mostly pelvic region)  abnormal menstruation cycle

Treatments Removing the cancerous tissue  loop electrosurgical excision procedure(LEEP)  Cryotherapy  Laser Therapy  Radiation  Chemotherapy

LEEP Cryotherapy Treatments

Cancer reoccurrence after treatment Surgery and radiation can cause problems with sexual, bowel, and bladder function.  Radiation can damage healthy cells. Side effects of chemotherapy Allergic Reactions Liver & Kidney Damage Weakened Immune System Complications

Preventions Tests Vaccination  Gardasil Gardasil Safe Sex Keep Clean Don’t Smoke

Prevalence Incidence Rate AgePercentage under Lowest incidence rate Highest incidence rate

Epidemiology United States  About 10,000 diagnosed per year  About 3,700 deaths Worldwide  473,000 diagnosed  253,500 deaths

January is National Cervical Health Awareness Month National Cervical Cancer Coalition(NCCC)  Educate everyone!  Fundraisers Awareness

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