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Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the abnormalities discovered by the doctor.

Precancerous cells of the cervix

Various treatments can be used to treat precancerous cells in the cervix to prevent them from becoming cancerous.

Kolposcopy. The doctor examines the cervix directly with a specialized microscope. If necessary, the doctor can then perform a biopsy of the cervix to confirm the presence of the abnormal cells and assess their severity. Sometimes, regular colposcopy follow-up is sufficient for some mild abnormalities. Serious or precancerous abnormalities usually require treatment.

Electrosgery (LEEP or LLETZ). An electric current acts like a scalpel to remove abnormal cells.

Emeliyata lazer. Very powerful light rays are directed towards the precancerous cells to destroy them.

kêroterapî. Extreme cold is used to destroy abnormal cells.

Surgical conization. The doctor removes a fragment of the cervix in the shape of a cone, in order to remove the abnormal cells. This treatment is usually done in the operating room.

Hysterectomy. In some cases, this major surgery, which involves completely removing the uterus, should be considered.

Invasive cancers

Dema ku şaneyên pêşcanser have progressed and become cancerous, more vigorous treatments should be considered. The choice of treatment depends, among other things, on the location of the tumor, its size and whether or not the patient wishes to have children. Treatment for cervical cancer can cause inzêrîn. Women who want to start a family should discuss this possibility with their doctor.

Muayenexaneyê. The tumor and surrounding tissue are removed. The intervention can be limited to a small area, in the case of very early cancers. THE’hysterectomy is generally necessary, however. For some more advanced tumors, the doctor will have to perform a radical hysterectomy with complete removal of the uterus, but also of part of the vagina, of the tissues adjacent to the uterus and of the lymph nodes.

Minor surgeries can cause cramping, bleeding, or vaginal discharge. These side effects are usually temporary.

Hysterectomy can cause nausea, pain, or certain urinary or bowel problems. Again, these are temporary side effects.

Radyoterapî. Radiation therapy involves directing ionizing rays at cancer cells to destroy them. In some cases, the radioactive source can be inserted inside the body, near the tumor.

After radiotherapy treatment, you may feel tired. The skin may also change in appearance at the treated area. These side effects are usually temporary.

Sometimes the treatment can make the vagina narrower. Flexibility exercises can be helpful. Finally, radiation therapy can lead to menopause, the end of menstruation and infertility.

Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy drugs are drugs that attack cancer cells in order to destroy them. For cervical cancer, chemotherapy can be combined with radiation therapy to make treatments more effective. These drugs are given as an injection. They kill cancer cells, but also some healthy cells, leading to side effects such as nausea or bowel problems.

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