Understanding your cancer diagnosis, treatment plan, prognosis and all associated side effects and implications are important to making informed decisions about your health. The best source of information is usually your doctor and compiling a list of what you wish to know in advance is a useful way to ensure
Surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are the most common treatment types for cancer and may be used alone or in combination to treat cervical cancer. Your doctor will plan your treatment by taking into consideration the type and size of the tumour, whether the cancer has spread, your age and general
Smear or Pap test The smear or Pap test is used as a routine test to detect early cell changes (CIN) in the cervix and can be used to help diagnose cancer. Colposcopy In a colposcopy test, the doctor will use a speculum to hold the vaginal walls open while
The causes Cancer of the cervix can take many years to develop. Before it does, early changes take place on the cervix. The smear test is designed to detect changes in the cells so that treatment can be given before cancer develops. 70% of cervical cancer in Hong Kong is
The Cervix The cervix is the lower part of the womb (uterus) and is often called the neck of the womb. The womb is a muscular, pear-shaped organ at the top of the vagina. The lining of the womb is shed each month with bleeding called a period Cervical cancer
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