Cervical Cancer Information

Question: Where can I find information on cervical cancer?

Answer: http://www.4woman.gov/faq/ccervix.htm http://www.medicinenet.com/cervical_cancer/article.htm http://www.oncologychannel.com/cervicalcancer http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000893.htm http://www.reproline.jhu.edu/english/3cc/3cc.htm

Question: HPV Cervical cancer jab.. information? ok so i am in year 10 (15 years old) and i wanted to know when i am due for this jab?.. and any information about it? urmm i am a virgin but i was wondering if you can have the jabs even when you are not.. and so on .. and things that can trigger cervical cancer...i no im young and stuff to be worrying about all this but my auntie died no long ago of cervical cancer. and i just want to know some information. thanks for your help in advance [= x

Answer: One of the issues you should be aware of is that the HPV vaccine will not protect you from STDs or even from cervical cancer. In fact, I would suggest doing a search in your favorite search engine for "HPV fraud" "HPV hoax" or any related term. You may also want to search the FDA's site at fda.gov for related information. The whole situation comes down to three basic facts: 1) HPV is real but is generally not problematic and generally does not lead to cancer, in fact it clears naturally in over 98% of cases; 2) a pharmaceutical company developed a "cash cow" vaccine for HPV that will net them huge profits if they can get enough people to get the vaccination; 3) only extremely sexually active (more than 12 partners/year) persons would ever be at a high enough risk to warrant a vaccination. One additional point for consideration, HPV vaccination can actually lead to a full blown infection which may be more problematic than not having the vaccination.

Question: Anyone have any information on lymphoma cervical cancer? My friend was just diagnosed with cervical cancer (lymphoma) we are under the understanding that it is very rare and if anyone has any info..please let me know..thank you **She seen an oncologist today and was told it was lymphoma and would need a cat scan of her pelvis, vital organs and chest...and would definatly need to start of with 6 months of chemo therapy! Also that it is very rare and a non hodgkins cancer. Does this help?

Answer: Yes, it is rare, and certain a very serious condition. It will require irradiation and or chemotherapy. However it does regress for unknown reasons on its own. We used to implant radium needles as a means of treatment but newer therapy usually uses chemotherapy. Maintain a good diet, and in my theory, high in vegetables of the cabbage family...broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, kohlrabis and cabbage...they seem effective as an anti-neoplastic agent...however at present I have no definite proof but they do no harm. Chemo is harsh on the system and the better the general health, the less severe the effects. If you have other questions...ask.

Question: Does anyone have any information on the new immunization for girls to prevent cervical cancer? There is a new immunization out that they want high school girls to take to prevent cervical cancer and I am not sure if it should be taken or not. It is so new and it only prevents one type of cervical cancer. Does anyone know the side effects or if this is dangerous?

Answer: It's called Gardasil. There's a series of three shots and they are taken three months apart from each other. I had my second one just yesterday. It protects against about four of the 26 (or 24) HPV's you can get. The first shot doesn't hurt too much, but it gets worse as the shots go on. Yet, it goes away quickly (within a few hours) depending about how you are with shots. The worst side effect I heard of was from my one friend. She puked once after she got it, but it was sort of a good thing because she got to go home from school early. =] It's not dangerous and it's an easy way to get some protection. =]

Question: What are the odds that I have breast cancer and cervical cancer? I had 2 fibroid adenomas removed from my left breast in Feb of 2003 (1 at 6:00 & 1 behind nipple). Only a little more than a year after surgery I had a lump in the same 6:00 position. I had a mamo & ultrasound and was told that they were inconclusive and I needed a biopsy. Not wanting to go through surgery for every lump I was going to get, I chickened out and neglected to go back to the dr. About 3mos ago, I started having pain in my left breast that went from my armpit to my nipple. I went back to the dr who ordered another mamo & us. Same results except that now I have lymph nodes in both breasts as well as an inconclusive solid mass. I NEED to schedule a biopsy and will. However, the gyno also gave me the bad news that my Pap came back abnormal with low-grade cell changes. I'm a 33 yr old pretty healthy woman - so what are the odds or chances that I have breast and/or cervical cancer? Any information on these symptoms, conditions, tests, diagnosis, procedures, etc would be greatly appreciated. I'm on pins and needles worrying because I'm the mother of 4 children. Please help.

Answer: I am a CMA and the Granddaughter of a Breast Cancer Survivor I am sorry to say that your chance of developing Breast or Cervical Cancer are pretty high.. The pap may have been abnormal due to hormonal changes or if you just came off or was getting ready to start your period... Do the pap over again and Please have the biopsy I am sorry that people think that I should pussy foot around the question and answer and tell a person that every thing is going to come up kittens and roses.. I work with cancer patients I know the reality I also have cancer survivors in my family so I am not sorry for telling the truth

Question: what is your information on cervical cancer?

Answer: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/cervical http://www.nccc-online.org/ These websites will help you.

Question: What are the odds that I have breast and/or cervical cancer? I had 2 fibroid adenomas removed from my left breast in Feb of 2003 (1 at 6:00 & 1 behind nipple). Only a little more than a year after surgery I had a lump in the same 6:00 position and my nipple inverted again like before the surgery. I had a mamo & ultrasound and was told that they were inconclusive and I needed a biopsy. Not wanting to go through surgery for every lump I was going to get, I chickened out and neglected to go back to the dr. About 3mos ago, I started having pain in my left breast that went from my armpit to my nipple. I went back to the dr who ordered another mamo & us. Same results except that now I have lymph nodes in both breasts as well as an inconclusive solid mass. I NEED to schedule a biopsy and will. However, the gyno also gave me the bad news that my Pap came back abnormal with low-grade cell changes. I'm a 33 yr old pretty healthy woman - so what are the odds or chances that I have breast and/or cervical cancer? Any information on these symptoms, conditions, tests, diagnosis, procedures, etc would be greatly appreciated. I'm on pins and needles worrying because I'm the mother of 4 children. Please help.

Answer: I have just had surgery for breast cancer. PLEASE, please, I know you're scared....PLease go get a biopsy. I caught it early enough to get help and now Have a future. It's intimidating, frightening and you feel out of control. Here's the answer. I promise it will empower you. If there is cancer then you will be armed for bear and you can fight. Fight for your kids and for yourself. ACS has so many answers. I did this and I was so deathly afraid, but at least if you know you can choose before you have no options. There is a very good chance you have a solid mass, period. My symptoms were a lump. No pain, no anything, I found a lump. I have no history in my family and I don't smoke. I'm here, I'm fine and btw, I have kids, a husband, family and friends, plus I own my own successful business and have for many years. None of it matters if you aren't there. I had a mammogram, 2 ultrasounds, and a biopsy after I found my lump, and then surgery 4 days ago. My insurance is not helping with anything but the hospital.....Oh well, I will worry about payment later. Go. Please?! Now since I'm not worried about me, I will be worried about you. Good luck, and feel free to email me if you need more shoving. ;)

Question: More information about the Cervical Cancer Jab? Recently i received a call from my doctor advising me to get the Cervical Cancer Jab, however, i am a little weary. I know little about it and do not know the risks of long term effect. I have asked my doctor for information and found when i received a little inadequet to say the least! I would like to know if anyone could shine a light on the subject? Are their any risks of long term effects? How long has this jab been developed for? How did they finally decide it was safe? What percentage will it reduce my risks of cancer? Is it advisable to get it? I would really appreciate the knowledge of someone in the medical profession as i would like to know more about things before i put them into my body!! Thank you :)

Answer: In my opinion you should have the vaccine. Gardasil protects against the two types of HPV which have an established link with causing cervical cancer- type 16 and type 18. Studies show that these two types of HPV cause 70-90% of cervical cancer cases. Here are two studies from the respected Lancet which support the vaccine's efficacy:- http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2809%2961248-4/abstract http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2806%2968439-0/abstract These has long been a well established link between HPV Causing cancer:- http://ecnis.openrepository.com/ecnis/handle/10146/68854 You might hear scaremongering stories from the likes of 'Missmara' on here and the rest of the anti-vaccination. They say things like, "At least 20 women have died from it and many more have suffered serious complications." and "Gardasil is also suspected in causing some types of cancer." There is NO evidence that proves that Gardasil is directly linked to any deaths. There is also no evidence to show Gardasil causes any cancer. Gardasil has also just passed it's two year safety check:- http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=93602 No vaccine is 100% but the benefits do outweigh the risks.

Question: help please information on cervical cancer??????? Hey everybody o.k. so i went for a pap test about two and a half weeks ago then went on vaction I got home today and found a message from my doctor saying to call... I told her she could leave the results on the phone so I figure they probally arn't good and am really scared... I know i wont know until tomorrow but im scared.... several members of my family have had cervical cancer and i was wondering is there a genetic link or are we just unlucky lol? and also what are the chances of getting rid of the cancer( if that is what it is i know it may not be) without making me infertily?

Answer: Well, don't get all worried about something UNTIL you know for SURE. Because of doctor/patient privacy laws, the doctors CANNOT legally leave medical information regarding test results on an answering machine where just ANYONE can hear them. Secondly, a lot of cancers are genetic, and I would assume this might include cervical cancer, as only about 75% of all CC's are caused by HPV. The good news is that CC is HIGHLY treatable, and exceptionally preventable, as it is slow growing, and it takes YEARS for the abnormalities (i.e., dyplasia) to convert to cancer cells. IF (and that's a HUGE if) you do end up needing treatement, chances are your fertility will NOT be effected. But this is all putting the cart before the horse....you need to know your results first, and those will most likely be benign or at worst questionable and need a repeat pap to confirm preliminary findings.

Question: Cervical Cancer Research: do you have any information regarding research using mice? Do you have any links regarding how these studies have been performed, what genes in mice are related to this type of cancer and how scientists have applied all this knowledge to treat this type of cancer in humans. Thank you in advance for all your answers

Answer: No problem! See the links below.

Question: can you help me find information for the vaccinnation program for preventing cervical cancer?

Answer: Merck is making one i think it's called gardisil? It's an HPV vaccine. HPV is the virus that causes cervical cancer. This link may be helpful. Thanks, http://tell-someone.hpv.com/?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=GR042

Question: Why does the new vaccine for cervical cancer have an age limit? I am wondering why the new cervical cancer vaccine has an age limit and why women in their early 30's can't get it or why we won't also benefit from it. After all, cervical cancer can hit at any age...doesn't it make more sense to create a vaccine that would benefit even more people. Any information would be helpful! Thanks!

Answer: It is true that the age limit is there because the belief is that by age 30 most women have already been exposed to HPV. However if you have been tested and have no signs or any trace of HPV EVER in your history, you should be able to get it. Your insurance may not pay for it and it may cost you $400 but It is worth every dime! Girls who are not sexually active are the best candidates for the new HPV vaccine Gardisil. Most people who are older, never thought about HPV and didn't even know it existed when they first became sexually active. They were unfortunate. Now there is a vaccine that will save young girls. But if you are BLESSED enough to have NEVER been exposed, GET THE VACCINE!!! I have given you the website directly from Merck. It states that if you have been exposed to HPV, you may not have been exposed to all four types that cause cervical cancer so you may still benefit from Gardasil. Take a look at it and judge for yourself. Good luck!

Question: should you give your daughter the cervical cancer injection? after seeing what's happened to poor jade goody, more people have become aware of the dangers of cervical cancer. my friend didn't let her 14 year old daughter get the injection at school because she wasn't sure about it. does it really help prevent cervical cancer? should she get her daughter to take the injection? and does anyone have any more information on the injection?

Answer: As far as I'm concerned it is really a bit of an issue, particularly with respect to young school age girls where the Gardasil vaccine is also being promoted strongly. This vaccination cannot be taken lightly and although it is said to provide protection for upto 85% of HPV, there seems to have been an insufficient length of time (approx. 5 years) of trials to determine any likely side effects. This and the fact that the trials where conducted by the manufacturerers themselves (Merck and GlaxoSmithKline) and not an independant body, is of concern in itself! Further the age of the study group was 15 -26 years, and yet it is being promoted to girls under 15 that have yet to reach puberty. What effect is this likely to have? Who knows? There are numerous articles on the safety and possible side effects and indeed the long term effectiveness of Gardasil to raise sufficient doubt in ones mind as to the necessity of having this particular vaccine. In all it appears that this drug was rushed through before full approval and in fact the FDA have stipulated for Merck to continue the monitoring and long term trial for girls under 15 years to confirm its safety. For us as parents there is sufficient doubt as to the safety that we postponed getting the vaccination for our daughter, until further studies and information comes to hand. Following are some links to articles on the vaccine which you may wish to read. Ultimately it comes down to a risk evaluation of your own self and if you believe that you may sufficiently at risk of contracting the disease and the precautions that you may need to take so as to minimise the risk.

Question: I need some information about my situation I have cervical cancer.? The social security office are trying to get some answers, on my case providing that they get what they want from you'll please feel free to give them whatever they want when it come down to Ms.Tiereasedvor N. Shaw. I can be reached at (901)-774-9092

Answer: Hard to understand your question. You are leaving yourself open to a lot of abuse giving your phone number. If you are trying to get disability from s s then by all means get a lawyer who does this for a living. Without a lawyer you will get the run around.

Question: Cervical Cancer Awareness? Where can I get more information on Cervical Cancer Awareness. My wife faught the hard fight and won, hopefully forever, but want to get information for other women out there.

Answer: You can check with your local chapter of the American Cancer Society, but there is not really a big push for this as we have very good screening for this cancer and now many HPV vaccine commercials.

Question: hi! help needed to find local information for patient with radiotherapy damage after cervical cancer.?

Answer: The best person to ask would be the CNS (cancer nurse specialist) who has been assigned to "patient", and "patient" would have their contact details.