Cervical cancer
- From: rota6566@xxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2007 03:22:00 -0800 (PST)
What Is Cervical Cancer?
The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb). The upper part, or
body, of the uterus, is where a fetus grows. The cervix connects the
body of the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). The part of the cervix
closest to the body of the uterus is called the end cervix. The part
next to the vagina is the ectodermic. Most cervical cancers start
where these 2 parts meet.
Cancer of the cervix (also known as cervical cancer) begins in the
lining of the cervix. Cervical cancers do not form suddenly. Normal
cervical cells gradually develop pre-cancerous changes that turn into
cancer. Doctors use several terms to describe these pre-cancerous
changes, including cervical intraepithelial neoclassical (CIN),
aqueous intraepithelial lesion (SIL), and dysphasia.
There are 2 main types of cervical cancers: squalors cell carcinoma
and Aden carcinoma. Cervical cancers and cervical prefacers are
classified by how they look under a microscope. About 80% to 90% of
cervical cancers are squalors cell carcinomas, which are composed of
cells that resemble the flat, thin cells called squalors cells that
cover the surface of the end cervix. Squalors cell carcinomas most
often begin where the ectodermic joins the end cervix.
The remaining 10% to 20% of cervical cancers are Aden carcinomas. Aden
carcinomas are becoming more common in women born in the last 20 to 30
years. Cervical Aden carcinoma develops from the mucus-producing gland
cells of the end cervix. Less commonly, cervical cancers have features
of both squalors cell carcinomas and Aden carcinomas. These are called
adenosquamous carcinomas or mixed carcinomas.
Only some women with pre-cancerous changes of the cervix will develop
cancer. This process usually takes several years but sometimes can
happen in less than a year. For most women, pre-cancerous cells will
remain unchanged and go away without any treatment. But if these
prefacers are treated, almost all true cancers can be prevented. Pre-
cancerous changes and specific types of treatment for
http://www.dontplayplay.com/cancer/Cervical-cancer/index.html
http://www.dontplayplay.com/cancer/
.
- Prev by Date: stomach cancer
- Next by Date: american cancer society
- Previous by thread: stomach cancer
- Next by thread: american cancer society
- Index(es):
Relevant Pages
|
|
