29/07/2025
Cervical cancer is a common cancer among women and is currently believed to be closely related to infection by the human papillomavirus (HPV). In recent years, Taiwan has successfully reduced its incidence through effective public health prevention policies and widespread cervical screenings. However, the incidence of cervical cancer remains quite high in many developing or underdeveloped countries.
Types
Squamous Cell Carcinoma: This is the most common type of cervical cancer.
Adenocarcinoma: This is the second most common type, generally considered to have a more aggressive behavior and poorer response to traditional chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Symptoms
● Irregular va**nal bleeding, bleeding during in*******se, and foul-smelling discharge.
● Lower abdominal pain and back pain.
Diagnostic Methods
● Pelvic Examination: Using a speculum to observe the cervix and the upper part of the va**na, combined with abdominal or digital examination to check for abnormalities in pelvic organs such as the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, va**na, bladder, and re**um.
● Colposcopy: Direct visualization of suspicious lesions for biopsy to confirm histological diagnosis.
● Imaging Studies: After diagnosis, CT scans, MRI, or PET scans can be used to determine whether the cervical cancer has spread.
Staging
Stage I: Cancer cells are confined to the cervix.
Stage II: Cancer cells have invaded the upper two-thirds of the va**na or the connective tissue surrounding the uterus.
Stage III: Cancer cells have invaded the lower third of the va**na or have spread to the pelvic cavity.
Stage IV: Cancer cells have broken through the reproductive organs or have extended beyond the pelvic cavity, or they may have directly invaded the re**um or bladder, and there may even be distant metastasis.
