Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
PAP test
Routine screening for cervical
abnormalities that can detect
early-stage cancer and
precancerous conditions that
could progress to invasive
disease. Also known as Pap smear.
Colposcopy
Colposcopy
Pelvic ultrasound
STAGES OF CERVICAL CANCER
Stage I. Cancer is confined to the cervix
Cisplatin,
a chemotherapy drug, is frequently
used in combination with radiotherapy.
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
• Radiotherapy
also known as radiation therapy. It
works by damaging the DNA inside the
tumor cells, destroying their ability to
reproduce. For patients with advanced
cervical cancer, radiation combined
cisplatin-based chemotherapy is the
most effective treatment.
SURGICAL MANAGEMENT
Hysterectomy
DIETARY MANAGEMENT
• Flavonoids are chemical compounds
in fruits and vegetables that are
thought to be a leading source
protection against cancer.
The flavonoid-rich foods are Apples,
Black beans, Broccoli, Cabbage,
Garlic, Onions, Soy, spinach
PREVENTON
Safesex
Cervical screening
Have few sexual partners
Delay first sexual intercourse
Do not smoke
Reproductive Health Care includes:
Family Planning Services, counseling and information
Prenatal, postnatal and delivery care
Nutrition and health care for infants and children
Treatment for reproductive tract infections & STDs
Management of abortion-related complications
Prevention and appropriate treatment for infertility
IEC on human sexuality, reproductive health,
responsible parenthood
Male involvement
Adolescent reproductive health
Management and treatment of reproductive cancers
Services to victim/survivors of Violence Against Women
Prevention and management of gynecological
conditions and disorders