Symptoms of stage 3 cervical cancer and current treatment

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Phung Thi Phuong Chi - Oncology Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

Cervical cancer is the second most common cause of death in women, after breast cancer. Stage 3 is already the later stage of the disease, the 5-year survival rate is only about 25-35%. So what are the symptoms of stage 3 cervical cancer and the current treatment?

1. What is stage 3 cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is divided into 4 stages. Stage 3 cervical cancer means the cancer has spread beyond the cervix, into the peritoneum (to the pelvic wall), and the lower third of the vagina. At this time, depending on the spread of the disease, the disease is divided into 2 small stages:
Stage 3A: the tumor is only located in the lower third of the vagina, has not spread to the pelvic wall. Stage 3B: The tumor has spread to the pelvic wall, and/or causes hydronephrosis or kidney failure

2. Symptoms of cervical cancer stage 3 Lower abdominal pain: Abnormal lower abdominal pain can be a manifestation of gynecological diseases, signaling internal organs are damaged such as inflammation of the fallopian tubes , pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy,... These are also symptoms of malignancies, of which cervical cancer is one of them, especially in the late stages like stage 3. Pain during intercourse: When you experience pain that persists during sex and doesn't get better with conventional treatments, this could be a sign of advanced cervical cancer. 3, when the cancer cells have spread to the vaginal area. Bleeding during intercourse: Up to 70-80% of patients with advanced cervical cancer have vaginal bleeding and bloody discharge. Fatigue and rapid weight loss: The disease reduces the number of healthy red blood cells and increases the number of white blood cells to try to control the disease. This makes women anemic, leading to fatigue, fatigue, loss of appetite and lack of energy. Back pain, leg pain and leg swelling: It seems that back pain, leg pain will not be related to cervical cancer, but you need to be careful, because this can be a symptom of cancer. Cervical stage 3. It seems that back pain, leg pain will not be related to cervical cancer but can be a symptom of the disease.

3. Treatment of stage 3 cervical cancer When experiencing the above symptoms, it is likely that cervical cancer has entered a late stage, the treatment is also more difficult and the results are not very good. positive. However, today, along with the advancement of science and technology, the medical field is also growing, the treatment of cervical cancer in stage 3 is more likely to be successful than in previous years. Patients can be treated according to the following methods, depending on the prognosis:
Combination of chemotherapy - radiotherapy With the combined method, radiation therapy is performed in parallel with chemotherapy according to the standard course for about 5 week. This treatment method helps to increase the ability to control the disease locally and increase the prognosis of survival, reducing the rate of distant metastases.
Brachytherapy This method uses high-energy particles or carriers to destroy cancer cells located in the cervix, vagina. It is an important part of the local treatment of stage 3 cervical cancer, helping to increase the dose of radiation to kill cancer cells in the cervix while reducing damage to surrounding normal organs. around.
Cancer chemotherapy Chemotherapy uses different chemicals alone or in combination to stop the growth of cancer cells. Chemotherapy is combined with radiation therapy in stage 3 cervical cancer to increase the effectiveness of treatment. However, the chemicals in chemotherapy often affect the entire body and cause a wide range of unwanted effects. With the advancement of science and technology, the medical field is also growing, the treatment of cervical cancer in stage 3 is more likely to be successful than in previous years.
4. Cervical cancer How long does stage 3 live? Many people think that having stage 3 cervical cancer means facing near death. However, in fact, many patients have been cured and maintained their lives until many years later. Furthermore, the advanced stage of the cancer is not the only factor that determines a patient's survival rate. On average, these patients have about a 25-35% chance of surviving more than 5 years. Cervical cancer is curable no longer depends on the following factors:
Time of disease treatment: Cervical cancer can be completely cured if detected in time. However, the decision to treat early at the time of disease detection also contributes to an increased chance of survival. The more the disease progresses, the more difficult it becomes to treat. The body's resistance: Young, healthy women with good resistance, without serious medical diseases, have a higher chance of successful treatment and often have a longer life after treatment. longer than the elderly, with poor resistance. Treatment facilities: Choosing a reputable medical facility with modern equipment and highly qualified doctors will be an important factor in helping to accurately diagnose the disease. Patients with access to modern treatment methods and good specialists will have a much better survival prognosis.
5. Advantages of cervical cancer screening and treatment at Vinmec Currently, with a team of highly qualified specialists, Vinmec is the first private general hospital in Vietnam that can deploy testing. on-site cancer screening gene, no need to send samples abroad, test quality is equivalent to European standards. When screening for cervical cancer at Vinmec, customers experience the JCI gold standard, with modern testing methods and professional techniques for the most accurate screening and diagnosis results. Screening results are then sent to your home, with specific advice and recommendations from leading industry experts.

Early screening for cervical cancer, avoiding progression to late stages, makes cervical cancer treatments highly effective, thereby reducing the risk of death, prolonging Maximize life time and save treatment costs for patients
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