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Are there treatments for cervical cell abnormalities and cervical cancer?
If you have mild abnormal cell changes (also called mild dysplasia or CIN-1), your doctor will likely advise "watchful waiting" or observation. You will likely need to be watched with Pap tests or HPV testing.
If you have are more serious abnormal cell changes, this is called moderate to severe dysplasia or CIN 2/3. Your doctor will suggest treatment to remove the abnormal cells from the cervix. There are several simple ways to remove the cells:
Cryosurgery-abnormal cells are destroyed by freezing them.
Laser therapy- a powerful beam of light destroys abnormal cells.
LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure)- thin, electrically charged wire is used to cut out the abnormal cells.
There is no usually no need for a hysterectomy with cervical cell abnormalities. But, you will need close follow-up to make sure the treatment used was successful.
If you have cervical cancer, your physician(s) will discuss the best treatments with you. Treatment options depend on whether the cancer has spread outside the cervix and your personal medical condition or situation. Treatment can involve surgery. Surgery may range from removing the part of the cervix that has cancer or removing the uterus (hysterectomy). Treatment may also include radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
Last Updated on Saturday, 19 November 2011 11:29
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