Question

Analyze and discuss the incidence, risk factors, treatment modalities, and nursing considerations related to cervical cancer. Be sure to discuss any prevention strategies that may be applicable.

Answer 1

Cervical cancer is one of the major public health problems affecting middle-aged women, particularly in less-resourced countries. The estimated age-standardized incidence of cervical cancer was 13.1 per 100000 women globally and varied widely among countries, with rates ranging from less than 2 to 75 per 100000 women.

RIsk Factors

1. Infection by the human papillomavirus is themost important risk factor for cervical cancer.
2. Several factors related to your sexual history can increase the risk of cervical cancer such as becoming sexually active at a young age ( Less than 18 years old.), having many sexual partners, having one partner who is considered high risk,
3. Smokng
4. Having week immune system
5. Long term use of oral contraceptives.
6. Having mltiple full-term pregnancies
7. Young age at first full term pregnacy
8. Poor economic status
9. A diet low in fruits and vegitables
10. Having a family history of cervical cancer

Treatment Modalities

Surgery

Early-stage cervical cance is typically treated with surgery. Which type of surgery is depend on the size of the cancer and stage of cancer.

Radiation

It is often combined with chemotherapy as the primary treatment for locally advanced cervical cancers. It can also be used after surgery if there is an increased risk that the cancer will come back.

Chemotherapy

For locally advanced cervical cancer, low doses of chemotherapy are often combined with radiation therapy, since chemotherapy may enhance the effects of radiation. Higher doses of chemotherapy might be used to help control symptoms of very advaced cancer.

Targeted therapy

It is usually combined with chemotherapy. It might be an option for advanced cervical cancer.

Palliative care

It is used along with all of the other appropriate treatments, people with cqncer mqy feel better and live longer