Cervical Cancer Treatment
Cervical cancer is an often preventable cancer that affects women worldwide. Treatment depends on the stage of the cancer, and may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Surgery is the most common treatment, and involves removing the tumor along with some of the surrounding tissue. Radiation therapy involves external radiation, or inserting radioactive material into the affected area. Chemotherapy, usually administered by injection or pill, uses medications to destroy cancer cells. Lastly, immunotherapy, which is often combined with other treatments, helps to activate the patient’s immune system to fight the cancer cells. Cervical cancer treatment is important in order to reduce mortality associated with the condition, and improve quality of life for those diagnosed.
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