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    Understanding Cervical Cancer: Overview, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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    1-Diagnosis

    Screening: Cervical cancer is often detected through screening tests such as Pap smears or HPV tests. These tests can detect abnormal changes in cervical cells before cancer develops.

    Diagnostic tests: If abnormalities are found during screening, further diagnostic tests may be performed, including colposcopy, biopsy, imaging tests (such as MRI or CT scan), and sometimes genetic testing.

    2-Treatment

    Surgery: Surgical options for the disease may include removal of the abnormal cells (LEEP procedure), cone biopsy, hysterectomy, or lymph node removal.
    Radiation therapy: This treatment uses high-energy X-rays or other particles to destroy cancer cells.
    Chemotherapy: Drugs are used to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing.
    Targeted therapy: This treatment targets specific molecules involved in cancer cell growth.
    Immunotherapy: These drugs help the immune system fight cancer cells.

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    3-Doctors

    Gynecologist: A gynecologist may perform screening tests and initial evaluations for cervical cancer.
    Gynecologic oncologist: This specialized doctor focuses on diagnosing and treating cancers of the female reproductive system, including cervical cancer.
    Radiation oncologist: A doctor who specializes in using radiation therapy to treat cancer.
    Medical oncologist: A doctor who specializes in using chemotherapy and other medications to treat cancer.
    Pathologist: A doctor who examines tissue samples to diagnose diseases, including cervical cancer.

    4-Family involvement

    Support: Family members can provide emotional support to the patient throughout the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery process.
    Caregiving: Family members may assist the patient with daily tasks during treatment and recovery.
    Advocacy: Family members can advocate for the patient’s needs and preferences with healthcare providers.
    Education: Family members can educate themselves about the disease and treatment options to better support the patient.

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