Treating Cervical Cancer


If you have cervical cancer, your cancer care team will talk with you about treatment options. Your treatment plan will depend on your age, your overall health, and your personal preferences.

Your cancer care team may include the following people:
·         A gynecologist: a doctor who treats diseases of the female reproductive system
·         A gynecologic oncologist: a doctor who specializes in cancers of the female reproductive system
·         A medical oncologist: a doctor who uses chemotherapy and other medicines to treat cancer
·         A radiation oncologist: a doctor who uses radiation to treat cancer

Many other specialists may be involved in your care which including nurses, psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation specialists, and other health professionals.

·         Depending on the kind of cervical cancer and how far it has spread, your cervical cancer treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
·         Surgery: Doctors remove the cancerous tissue through a surgical operation.
·         Chemotherapy: Special medicines are used to destroy cancerous cells. The drugs can be pills that you consume orally or intravenous injections or both.
·         Radiation: Using high-energy rays (similar to X-rays) to kill the cancer.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Complementary medicine is used in addition to your standard cancer treatments. Meditation, yoga, and supplements like vitamins and herbs are some examples which can be followed along with your regular medication. Additionally, there are many kinds of alternative medicines which are not been tested scientifically and may not be safe.

Do remember that complementary and alternative medicines are health practices that are not standard cancer treatments. It is advisable to talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits before you start any kind of complementary or alternative medicine.

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