Treatment of cervical cancer
Treatment of cervical cancer is performed mainly by the following methods:
- operation;
- radiation therapy;
- the combination of surgery and radiotherapy.
Chemotherapy for cervical cancer restrictions apply. Among the new treatment methods note the following:
- laser surgery;
- interferons and retinoids;
- hyperthermia (a type of heat treatment used in conjunction with radiation therapy).
The treatment is determined after diagnosis, stage of disease, evaluation of the General condition of the patient.
Treatment of cervical cancer surgical technique
The extent of surgery depends on the extent of disease and age of the patient. So, at zero degree ("cancer in place") in women of reproductive age performed amputation of the cervix. The surgeon strives to preserve the sexual organs. Subsequently, the woman can lead a fulfilling sex life and get pregnant.
After conization (a cone-shaped amputation of the cervix) is performed to remove the uterus with appendages in the following cases:
- postmenopausal period in women;
- the presence of myomas;
- the recurrence of cancer of the cervix (newly found tumor).
surgical approaches followed by radical irradiation and adjuvant chemotherapy. If there is distant metastasis, slow the growth process of malignant tumors is possible only with the help of chemotherapy.
Nutrition in cancer of the cervix
In neoplastic processes, it is important to follow the recommendations of proper nutrition. The exception are subject to the following product groups:
- semi-finished products;
- meals with artificial additives;
- fatty, salty, smoked and spicy foods;
- chocolate, cocoa, confectionery;
- spirits (including strong tea, coffee);
- alcohol.
It is also necessary to limit the amount of sugar and salt.
Thus, to determine how to treat cervical cancer, it is necessary to set the stage of the disease, the health status of the patient, size of tumor and presence of metastases. Full recovery is possible as a result of successful surgical or combined treatment.