Can cervical cancer be cured in its early stages?
Jul 19, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Introduction
Early-stage cervical cancer can be cured. The cure rate for early-stage cervical cancer can exceed 90%. Precancerous conditions of the cervix are not yet cervical cancer, so they are entirely curable. Cervical precancerous lesions include low-grade and high-grade lesions. For low-grade lesions, the type of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection should be evaluated to determine whether it is a high-risk or low-risk HPV infection.
Cervical cancer can generally be cured in its early stages. However, if treatment is delayed, the difficulty of treatment may increase. The specific analysis is as follows:
Cervical cancer is usually caused by persistent infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV). In the early stage, symptoms are often not particularly obvious. Early detection and timely treatment lead to a relatively high chance of cure. Early cervical cancer can be detected promptly through cervical cytology screening (such as Pap smear) and HPV testing. For early-stage cervical cancer, radical surgery to completely remove the affected tissue can achieve a curative effect. If no active treatment measures are taken, the disease may progress to an advanced stage, potentially causing symptoms such as vaginal bleeding and significant weight loss, making treatment considerably more difficult.
During treatment, it is important to consume nutrient-rich foods and have regular follow-up visits at the hospital to monitor recovery. Any abnormal symptoms should be addressed promptly.
