Cervical Cancer Survival

Question: What are the chances of survival if you have cervical cancer at the age of 62? What are the treatments available?

Answer: Are you sure this is the correct forum for asking such questions, bearing in mind that any Tom, Dick or Harriette can say anything? The NHS website has information: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleID=77 They also have a 24-hour phone line. Seek professional advice.

Question: What is the survival rate for cervical cancer?

Answer: Like most other cancers it depends on the stage. At stage 1 the 5-year survival rate is 80% at stage 4 it is 5%.

Question: cervical cancer? hi, I would like to know if someone can explain to me the survival rate of cervical cancer and how it works. I was told thursday that I have cervical cancer by a nurse practisioner, but my doctor a (gyno) said my biopsy didnt show cancer it showed cancer cells, the nurse said if it wasnt cancer it`s close . I`m very worried and scared. if anyone has any info pls let me know . and all prayers are appriciated. ty christ btw i meant to say ty christi i left off my i on the end lol :)

Answer: What your doctor was probably referring to is carcinoma in situ, which means there are cancer cells but they haven't invaded the underlying tissue. This is less advanced but can progress to full-blown invasive cancer if left untreated. You'll probably have surgery, and the survival rates for carcinoma in situ treated properly are excellent. Good luck!

Question: Can someone please explain cervical cancer to me? my mom has a cervical tumor and it could be cancerous. so can someone please explain cervical cancer to me and survival stats and stuff to me? Can stats be explained carefully please because I have googled it but I'm so worried that nothing seems to make much sense Dr.Rangadhar did you read the question? Just to let you know you wasted time typing your answer out because it doesn't exactly help me since it is my mom who might have cancer, not me.

Answer: Hi, I am sure you are really scared right now. To know what treatment you mom will get and the survival rates, you must find out from the doctor what "stage" of cervical cancer your mom has - if any. There is a good chance your mom will have the pre-curser to cervical cancer - which is called dysplasia. Dysplasia is the earliest form of pre-cancerous lesion recognizable in a pap smear or in a biopsy by a pathologist. Dysplasia is NOT cancer. It is our body's way of telling us that cancer may be on the way. Dysplasia is totally treatable. As for survival rates: From the American Cancer Society: "Listed below are listed the chances a woman will live 5 years after treatment for the various stages of cervical cancer. These are overall survival figures, so they also include women who die of other causes. The numbers are approximate and come from women treated more than 10 years ago." Stage5-year survival IA Above 95% IB1 Around 90% IB2 Around 80%-85% IIA/B Around 75%-78% IIIA/B Around 47%-50% IV Around 20%-30% You can look this information (and more) up at this link: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_3X_How_is_cervical_cancer_staged_8.asp Another great place to look up cancer and its stages is: http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/treatment/cervical/patient/ To help relieve your mind at this scary time: Most of my friends (I am in my late 30s) have had dysplasia, but not one has gotten actual cervical cancer. I have never known (or heard) of anyone I know to die of cervical cancer. Remember, you (and your friends) can greatly reduce your risk of ever getting cervical cancer by getting the HPV vaccine called Gardasil. Get information on Gardasil at: http://www.gardasil.com/ It is wonderful that you are trying to find out everything you can. It is a great way to help your mom through this process.

Question: My wife has beginning stages of cervical cancer...what are her chances of survival, being she's a smoker?

Answer: What do you mean by "the beginning" stages of cervical cancer? Do you mean dysplasia? If so, this is considered a precancerous condition, not actual cancer. If it's dysplasia, they should have said whether it was mild, moderate, or severe. Mild dysplasia can revert back to normal, given time. There are also numerous methods they can use to remove the abnormal tissue. I had mild dysplasia that reverted back to normal (though I am not a smoker). Either way they should keep a close eye on it and discuss treatment options wth you and your wife. BTW, if the women receives treatment, 90% of cervical cancer cases are cured. Good luck!

Question: Inspirational cervical cancer success stories? ? Or any inspirational cancer survival stories Serious answers only please Thank you so much for your time thank you Alexis! I am so happy for you and your mom!!

Answer: When i was diagnosed with skin cancer the first time my life didn't change much because i was scheduled to have a surgery the following week to remove the spot. Weeks later i was re diagnosed with multiple melanoma with spots all over my foot. I underwent 6 minor surgeries and i was done. But sooner or later i got a horrible phone call. During the surgery they had accidental gotten a piece of my muscle and when they sent it in for testing, they found out i had muscle cancer. I broke down crying, cause i knew this cancer was really rare, and had a low survival rate. My life turned upside down after that. I underwent 15 minor surgeries, and weeks of chemo. Chemo made my hair fall out, made me constantly throw up, and i lost 15 pounds. I refused to wear a wig, because i didn't care at that point how i really looked like, i just wanted to be normal again. Months later, i got this phone call saying, that i was finally cancer free. It has been 2 months since i have been cancer free, and my hair is slowly coming back. My friends and family were always there for me and some even went to chemo seccions with me. Cancer Survivor

Question: my friends' mom has cervical and breast cancer... any words of hope? my friend's mom recently came home after abandoning the family for 3 years and leaving the kids with her recent husband. she came home and said she had cervical and breast cancer. she may be lieing to get attention after all the crap she pulled, any words of hope - how bad is this cancer? any survival stories?

Answer: i lost a very dear Friend my children's father some 16 years ago how depressing was those days . fighting for his life , i know you have your concerns of the way this person has re-entered your mothers life all i can suggest is support your mum. It does affect everyone around in the picture i know i certainly had a fight for my own sanity bringing up 3 boys alone - son support

Question: My friend was diagnosed with stage 2 cervical cancer? What is the outlook? I did not want to ask her what chances of survival are. she is going to chemo one a week and radiation 5 days a week. She is 33 years old. I know nobody can predict but wanted to know how long she has. (in general)

Answer: It's hard to say; some people go on for many many years, while others deteriorate very quickly. Broadly speaking, it depends on how far the cancer cells have spread, how aggressive they are, and how well the body is responding to treatment. There's an explanation at http://www.cancerdoubts.com

Question: Stage III Cervical Cancer, treated, now bleeding rectally? My sister was diagnosed with Stage III Cervical Cancer in the summer of 2006. Her tumor (cancer) was much too advanced for surgery (like a hysterectomy), so all they could do is treat her with radical chemo and radiation. Which they did. One year later, she was told she was supposedly "Cancer Free". I'm assuming that meant that her Cancer was in remission. Does anyone know of anyone who has lived more than 5 years after finding out they had Stage III Cervical Cancer? I have read that the survival rate is between 35 to 43%. Anyway, now (1 1/2 years after the chemo and radiation) she is bleeding rectally. She has (the size of a quarter) blood clots coming from her rear. Sometimes with a bowel movement, sometimes without a bowel movement. The pains come in her lower abdomen, then she goes to the bathroom, the clots come out and then she feels much better for a few days. Is the cancer back? She is only 40 yrs old with 5 kids.Could it just a simple gastro problem? she has dr appt Friday She went to the Emergency Room yesterday. They gave her a CT Scan and said there were no blockages. They said it could be a cyst on her ovary (freaking idiots) sh doesn't ovulate anymore, the treatments put her into early menopause! Cysts in your ovary don't make you bleed from your butt. I was so angry at the ER Doctors for even considering that as a diagnosis. What has this world come to? They sent her home, even though she was in severe pain, wouldn't give her pain killers (thought she was just a drug seeker) real jerks! She has an appt this week with a Gastrologist (sp?) and then another appt in a week with her GYN cancer doctor. I am very concerned for her. She has been very tired lately, and her bowel movements are all messed up, and the pains are getting worse and worse. The clots are getting bigger and bigger.I cannot believe the ER wouldn't do anything else for her, I am so angry over that! What has our world really come to anymore? Dr's don't seem to give a rat's @ss! anymore

Answer: My mom is cancer free for 20 years. There is hope. As for myself, I just went in for my four month check-up after surgery and so far so good. Because of my mom, I get tested every year, regardless of how busy I am. If detected early, I run a much less risk. Anyway, any time there is blood coming from the anus, it is a really bad sign. It could be something like a perforated bowel, but the fact that it has had time to clot tells me that there is a bleed in there somewhere. It is possible that the chemo affected her colon, or kidneys. When it comes to radiation of any kind, there is almost always a ripple effect. The doctor should sort her out. She's not going to be happy. I had blood in my stool and the first thing they wanted to do was stick a scope up my butt. That's enough to make me never want to admit to there being anything wrong with my butt ever again! Turns out it was just an ulcer.

Question: How deadly is Cervical Cancer? Whats the survival rate? My aunt was just diagnosed with it, but they found it in its early stages

Answer: Here ya go hun: Cervical Cancer Survival Rates Survival Rates by Stage By Lisa Fayed, About.com Updated: December 01, 2006 Stage IA: This is microinvasive, or very early cervical cancer. The five-year survival rate ranges from 96 to 99 percent. Treatment options for stage IA include surgery. Stage IB: In this stage, the cancer is visible without the use of a microscope. Five-year survival rates for this stage of cervical cancer are 80 to 90 percent. Common treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Stage II: In stage II, cancer has spread outside the uterus to adjacent tissue, but has not reached the lower third of the vagina or all the way to the lateral wall of the pelvis. Five-year survival is 65 to 69 percent. Common treatment for stage II cervical cancer include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Stage III: Stage III cervical cancer indicates that the cancer has advanced beyond the parameters for stage II or has caused changes in the kidney. Five-year survival is 40 to 43 percent. Common treatments include chemotherapy and radiation. Stage IV: Stage IV is the last stage of cervical cancer. In this stage the cancer has left the pelvis and affected more distant organs. The five-year survival rate for this stage of cancer is 15 to 20 percent. Types of treatment include chemotherapy and radiation.

Question: Cervical cancer - serious question? Does anyone know anybody who was diagnosed with cervical cancer? I don't mean the precondition where the cells are abnormal, I mean the actual cancer stage where there are symptoms such as abnormal bleeding? Please tell me about the prognosis and survival chances?

Answer: prognisis depends highly on the stage that is the extent of growth and the cancer type. early stage cancers can be treated successfully with long follow up of years together.

Question: Cervical cancer....serious question.? Does anyone know anybody who was diagnosed with cervical cancer? I don't mean the precondition where the cells are abnormal, I mean the actual cancer stage where there are symptoms such as abnormal bleeding, inflamation of the cervix identified on pap smear test? Please tell me about the prognosis and survival chances?

Answer: Call 1-800-4-CANCER (NCI) and tell them to mail you stuff on it. They work for you. http://www.graviolaleaves.com

Question: Cervical Cancer in Under 30's? Hey, I was recently diagnoses with cervical cancer. I'm dealing with the prognosis fine. I really feel like I've lived a full life, so I'm up for whatever. My ex-boyfriend, however, actually gave it to me through HPV. He didn't know he had it. He's having a very difficult time dealing with it now. Does anyone have any stats on survival rates and such? I'm in stage II and I'm only 23. Everything I found was on over 30. Thanks!

Answer: I don't believe that your age matters here since it was most likely caused by HPV, thank God that it is only stage 2 and you have a much better chance of beating this! You will probably have to go through surgery and a couple of rounds of chemo, possibly radiation. Usually when you get a stage 3 or 4, it is incurrible, and that is where most people find it because it is so difficult to detect, but as I said before, you have a much better chance of beating this. As far as stats and survival rates, I really do not know, I would think that the information that you found on the over 30 would give a pretty good indication. Good luck with everything

Question: Cervical cancer, what is it etc? yesterday my sister was told she quite possibly has cervical cancer. She has had abnormal smears for the past few years, and has has major infections in her uterus. After having a colonopsicy(?) yesterday they said they found cancer cells up quite high, maybe in her uterus, she is booked in to have more tests in a few weeks. This is very scary as she is only 23yrs old and has two young daughters. What can cause it and what is the survival rate, i could look on the Internet but scared of what i might find, if anyone has been through this i would like to here what your experience was like. She was very sexual active as a teen and has had a couple of abortions (no hatters please i know this is wrong, but everyone makes mistakes). She also is a smoker, but i know this shouldn't be a factor to getting it. Any info would be greatly appreciated, as we are all very worried, she was told she probably would never have any more kids, and she is currently planning her wedding for September. not sure why she had a colonoscopy, is there something else similar sounding which would look for cancer of the cervix?

Answer: I am having the same issues right now. I think the term you are referring to is a colposcopy, not colonoscipy. A colposcopy is when they take a very large microscope and look at the cervix, then do a biopsy to test the abnormal cells, to see whether they are just on the surface of the cervix or have actually gone into the muscle wall. This is known as dysplasia. She probably has stage 3 dysplasia and this can probably, most likely, be taken care of by several different methods. There is cryo, where they freeze the cervix and then scrape the cells out; there is also a leap procedure, which is what i am having done, where they essentially burn out the cells. These abnormal cells are caused by HPV, which 80% of the population has. Some bodies just fight it off better than others. The survival rate is high...it's not normally a deadly disease. If it has developed into cancer, cervical cancer is the easiest to get rid of, either by radiation or hysterectomy. As for the smoking, it actually is a HUGE factor. There are chemicals in cigarettes that collect in places all over the body; in the cervix for women. These abnormal cells immediately go to those collection of chemicals, like they are drawn to them. This can make the cells worse, more damaging to the body. I wish your sister luck and i know exactly what she is going through. It it scary... my tests are being done on the 22nd of July. I will pray for your sister and ask that you pray for me.

Question: my friend was told she has cervical cancer? are her odds of survival good?

Answer: Your friend's prognosis is based on her type of cancer, stage of spread, age, general health level, and how well she responds to treatment. Her oncologist is the person qualified to discuss her next medical steps and concerns with. You can learn about cancer, its treatment, and available support at the American Cancer Society website (attached). It is a great resource.

Question: cervical cancer?? My mom may or may not have cervical cancer. She got her pap smear results back today. The nurse who called said it was abnormal, and in 6 months she needs to go back in and get another pap smear done. If it is pre-cancerous, and they remove it, how long would she live for? I was reading up on it and it said only a 100% chance for only 5 years. Does that mean on the 6 or 7th year it would come back and kill her? If it IS cancer, they caught it early, so she would have a high chance of survival, right? Sorry, i am only 15 and dont understand all that doctor talk. Haha. So only serious answers please.

Answer: It depends on what was on the pap. Sometimes, it can be just that the cells/skin of the cervix was inflamed. ( Cervicitis) The good news is, they only need her back in 6 months, so obviously, NOT a big deal. They will probably give her some sort of cream to use and then return. So the good news is, pre-cancerous is NOT cancer...it only means that the cells of the cervix have changed their shape over time, (Cervical dysplasia) due to inflamation, leaving them open to the POSSIBILITY of becoming cancerous. The good news is, they are NOT suggesting an immediate biopsy. They are not suggesting anything but to wait and see. The good news is they see that it is not an emergency. Good luck, and don't worry. In 6 months they will know more. And if it IS a pre cancerous condition, all the do is remove a little sliver of the cervix, ( kind of like when you get a sunburn on your nose and it peels) to reveal the new pink baby brand new skin.