Cervical cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Cervical cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Various strains of the human papillomavirus, also called HPV, play a role in causing most cervical cancers.
Cervical cancer - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Treatment for cervical cancer depends on several factors, such as the stage of the cancer, other health conditions you may have and your preferences. Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or a combination of the three may be used.
Mayo Clinic Q&A: What to know about cervical cancer
2024年4月30日 · By collecting cervical cells (called the Pap smear after the scientist who pioneered the screening test in the mid-1900s), cancer can be detected even at an early stage. While cervical cancer may cause symptoms of bleeding or pain, it often does not cause any symptoms, especially in early stages.
Dear Mayo Clinic: What to know about cervical cancer
2024年6月4日 · Dr. Kristina Butler explains how cervical cancer is diagnosed and treated, how to prevent it, and how to support a loved one with the disease.
Uterine polyps - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
2022年11月15日 · Most uterine polyps are benign. This means that they're not cancer. But, some precancerous changes of the uterus, called endometrial hyperplasia, or uterine cancers appear as uterine polyps. A tissue sample of the removed polyp is analyzed for signs of cancer.
Uterine polyps - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年11月15日 · Uterine polyps, also known as endometrial polyps, form as a result of cells in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) overgrowing. These polyps are usually noncancerous (benign), although some can be cancerous or can turn into cancer (precancerous polyps).
Endometrial Ultrasound findings and next step suggestions
2024年11月10日 · A gyn did a transvaginal ultrasound which showed a slightly thickened endometrial lining, and on exam found and removed a benign cervical polyp. After that I had no further spotting. Almost a year to the day later I had some more spotting.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Uterine polyps rarely are cancerous
2018年7月31日 · Is it common for uterine polyps to turn into cancer? I am 49. ANSWER: It is rare for uterine polyps to be cancerous. If they aren’t causing problems, monitoring the polyps over time is a reasonable approach.
A silent tumor, precancerous polyps and the power of genetic …
2024年3月6日 · The disorder is associated with an 80% risk of colorectal cancer and a 50% risk of uterine and endometrial cancer. "I honestly feel like knowing these genetic results has saved my life," Tammy says.
Toolkit for reducing cervical cancer risk - Mayo Clinic News Network
2024年1月23日 · Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In the U.S., cervical cancer is no longer a common cause of cancer death because of the use of a screening test called a Pap smear, which detects changes in cervical cells.