Cervix Cancer

Question: I suffer from vaginismus and is this a symptom I have cervix cancer. How to overcome this problem ? I manage to conceive and I have a 2 year old girl thru a C-Section. I've been married for 3 years now and due to this, my marriage is in the brink. I got scared whenever my husband wants it. It's a painful experience for me and I am embarassed to see a doctor as it is a very private matter.

Answer: Vaginismus is NOT a symptom of cervical cancer. It sounds to me like you are having intercourse, even if it's painful. Vaginismus makes intercourse impossible because the muscle seizes up. This is definately something that you should discuss with your doctor. You may have an infection that can easily be cleared up with proper medical treatment. If you are still convinced that you have vaginismus (and it's certainly possible to develop it if you continue to have painful intercourse), visit www.vaginismus.com. You can even order yourself a set of graduated dilators there. Best of luck.

Question: is true that asians has the bigger possibility to have cervix cancer? What's the cause of it and how can it be prevented? Even if you never have sex with anyone,do you still have the risk of having it?

Answer: You cannot really prevent getting cervical cancer, it depends really on your genes, having sex really won't make too much difference, yes there is something in a mans sperm that can lead to cancer but you would need to susceptible to it anyway. Just go for regularly smear tests and keep your self right.

Question: How many months or years does it take for cervix cancer to develope from 1st stage to 2nd and 3rd stage?

Answer: Not entirely sure... but I'm pretty sure that it takes quite a while. I have HPV too, and the doc says that as long as I get a pap smear every year, I'm good. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable, SLOWEST growing, and easiest to get rid of cancers out there.

Question: Why does cancer hit the cervix in women? Like with everything else around that area on a female, why is the cervix most prone to get cancer?

Answer: Cervix is most prone to cancer as it is caused by virus which is very common. The predisposing factors like early coitus, multiparity causes wear and tear thus making more prone to infection by human papilloma virus causing cancer. But now a days vaccine is available against this cancer which gives full protection. For detail see http://dr-healthguide.blogspot.com/2008/12/cervical-cancer-vaccine.html

Question: what signs do you get if cervix cancer? what are the signs for cervix cancer? how serious is it when your below 25?ive also had two babies could that set this off? and ive always suffer in my family with infections down be low?? thanks

Answer: Cervical cancer symptoms often go unnoticed because they mimic so many other ailments. Many women pass these symptoms off as PMS or ovulation pains. Many times, however, cervical cancer has no symptoms or symptoms aren't experienced until the disease has progressed! This is why the Pap smear is so important! The Pap smear can detect abnormal cervical changes years before they become cancerous and begin to produce symptoms. Cervical Cancer Symptoms Abnormal bleeding.Women with cervical cancer may experience abnormal vaginal bleeding. This can be heavy or light bleeding during the month. Unusual heavy discharge. An increased vaginal discharge is also a symptom of cervical cancer. It may be foul smelling, watery, thick, or contain mucus. It varies from woman to woman. It is important to report any unusual vaginal discharge to your doctor. Pelvic pain. Pelvic pain that is not related to the normal menstrual cycle can be a cervical cancer symptom. Many women describe them ranging from a dull ache to sharp pains that can last hours. It can be mild or severe. Pain during urination. Bladder pain or pain during urination can be a symptom of advanced cervical cancer. This cervical cancer symptom usually occurs when cancer has spread to the bladder. Bleeding between regular menstrual periods, after sexual intercourse, douching, or pelvic exam. Bleeding after sexual intercourse, douching, or pelvic exam can be cervical cancer symptoms. This is due to the irritation of the cervix during these activities. While a healthy cervix may have a very small amount of bleeding, many conditions may cause bleeding after activities like sex. Please keep in mind that these cervical cancer symptoms are also symptoms of many other illnesses. If you are experiencing these cervical cancer symptoms, please see a doctor. He or she will most likely do a pelvic exam and may order further tests.

Question: when they freeze your cervix for cervical cancer does that stop your next period? i had to have my cervix frozen because i had an abnormal pap smear and they said it was pre cancer.....they told me to not have sex for 2 weeks and i didnt but i was supposed to have my period at the end of the 2 weeks, i stopped my birth control about a month ago... could me skipping a period be because of me getting off the birth control after taking it for 3 years or does this usually happen after getting your cervix frozen?

Answer: I had it done so many years ago. I did not miss a period.

Question: What does your cervix feel like when you get Cervix Cancer? Is there pain? No pain? Occasionally pain? give as much detail as possible please! Thanks! : ]

Answer: the cervix has very little perception of pain (only pressure). therefore, you won't feel cervical cancer until it systemicly (other body regions) makes you ill. this is why detection by a yearly pap smear is super important for survival.

Question: If I had a hysterectomy because of HPV cancer on my cervix? and the warts are back does that mean the cancer is back too? My cervix and uterus were removed.

Answer: Probably not, since you had the parts where the cancer was (the cervix & uterus) removed...I don't see how the cancer could be back. The only way it could be back would be if the doctors didn't get it all or if it had already spread someplace else in your body before that, but the doctors probably would have told you that. I think if you have the warts, it just means you have the HPV warts. Once you have the HPV infection, you always have it, and the warts can come back at any time. HPV is a virus and it stays in your cells; sometimes it is dormant (like it is "sleeping"), other times it wakes back up and causes the warts. However, just to make sure, for your own peace of mind, and since I am not a doctor, I would give your doctor a call & check with him/her yourself.

Question: What are the symptoms of cervix cancer? what are the possible preventions?

Answer: I am sure that someone will answer your question soon. How to get rid of it is easy. Cancer requires a acidic host, by becoming more alkaline, you can prevent the cancer cells from reproducing. Look up these two websites, and hopefully by drinking alkaline water and giving up acidic sodas, you will not be a good host for cancer to spread.

Question: how can i die from cervix cancer ? i have a pre cancerous cervical cell change . between CIN2/CIN3 (high grade abnormalities ) i want it to develop to cancer so that i can die earlier . any one know how long does it take to develop to cancer ? i will feel bad if i just kill myself . that's the reason

Answer: The tumor will probably spread to your rectum and\or bladder first.Then it will spread to other organs like the lungs.It is a slow painful death.You could hover for years.

Question: Cervix Cancer? Okay i know there's like all those commercials out about preventing cervix cancer but im a little too late. And i also know that this specific type of cancer is treatable, but what i was wondering is, if you have cervix cancer are you still able to have children?

Answer: Hi... It depends on whether you are talking about an abnormal pap test (which just detects PRE-cancerous cells) or full blown cervical cancer - these are two completely different things. Pre-cancerous cells are treated with laser therapy and there should be no problems with having children. These abnormal cells often do just go away by themselves. Full blown cervical cancer is a lot more serious - It will depend on how far the tumour has developed as to the treatment... for example my own cervical cancer was what they grade as type 1B and I had to have a full radical hysterectomy, so no more kids. However I have a step cousin who's cancer was much smaller and, because she hadn't had children yet they treated it by partially removing the cervix and radiotherapy - she later went on to have children with the help of a stitch in what remained of her cervix to help her go full term. I hope this helps a little (((Hug)))

Question: Does anyone know how much money it will cost to check your cervix for cancer? i'm 23 yrs. old & i've never had my cervix checked before, but i will have to pay in cash when i do! can you get a cheap doc or any details on how to go about this! any suggestions!!!!!! please! what kind of doctor visit will i need? gynecologist????? or regular doc!???

Answer: Either a PCP or GYN can do a PAP. If the PAP is normal, you are all set. If abnormal, you would need to be referred to a GYN anyway. Keep in mind, if you are paying cash and have never been to one of these physician's, you will also be billed a consultation fee. If you are low income you most likely qualify for free / reduced priced care. Contact your local Department of Health and / or local teaching hospitals. The hospitals will have resident's clinics that work on a sliding scale. In RI we have a program run through the DOH called "Women's Cancer Screening Program". For women that qualify, they can get a free PAP & mammogram as well as any followup care that is needed as a result of these tests. I don't know what state you're from but I have added a link that lists some resources state by state. Good luck.

Question: Will a lady contract cervix cancer if her husband's ex-wife got it? If a man's ex-wife has cervix cancer, and his ex-wife never had sex with anyone else, what are the chances of his current wife getting cervix cancer if she had only 1 sexual partner before... since HPV infection is transmitted sexually (and is a necessary factor in the development of nearly all cases of cervix cancer)?

Answer: It's impossible to say. Obviously that means he has the strain of HPV that can cause cancer. But in many people, it doesn't. Many women (and men) will simply clear the infection after a few years and never have any problems. Others may go on to develop cancer. It just depends. Unfortunately there is no answer to this question. But that's why it's important to get pap smears regularly, especially if you know you may have been exposed to a dangerous strain of HPV.

Question: How do you get hpv and cervix cancer?

Answer: HPV is spread by sex (vaginal, anal, and oral) and by DIRECT skin to skin contact with an infected area. There are over 120 different kinds of HPV; most are harmless. About 30 of them are sexually transmitted. These kinds of HPV can cause cervical cancer, genital warts and more rarely penile cancer and anal cancer. If a women has a kind of HPV that can cause cervical cancer she is at risk for developing it. That is why it is SO important for women to get their annual pap smears done. Pap smears are the best thing a women can get to detect any abnormalities on the cervix, which can later develop into cancer. Check out these links for more information on HPV and cervical cancer: http://www.cdc.gov/std/HPV/STDFact-HPV.h… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cervical_ca…

Question: Where do U Get the cervix Cancer Shot? this is for the ladies... my mom wants me and my sister to get the cervix cancer shot and we would like to know where u get it. We think u get it in the arm but we arent sure. Please give me an answer..

Answer: LOL Arm...my 14 yr old daughter got her 1st shot last month...it's a 3 shot series. She gets her 2nd shot in that series next month and then the final one in Dec. it's worth it! Good luck ps, my daughter said it didn't hurt when she got it but the next day her arm was a little sore so take some tylenol the night you get the shot.

Question: there was this commerical about cervix cancer? the mother said i chose to get my daughter vacinated so my question is this... do girls get the shot if there still a virgin?

Answer: yes they get it especially if they're a virgin. The virus you are refering to is called the human papilona virus HPV and i would just recomend that your kid get s the shot it could protect her