can cervical cancer progress to the lymph nodes if left untreated?
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yes it can you need to talk this over w/your ob/gyn right away & come up w/some treatments.
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As a young woman that is recently recovering from Lymphoma, I'm going to give you a real answer and not mock your ignorance on the subject, it's actually a pretty common questions from what I hear.\n\nIt depends on the type of treatment she received.  I had high dose chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant (something common for hard to treat Leukemias and Lymphomas)   I was told not to have sex until I felt strong enough and my hemoglobin reached 50 (normal levels are somewhere between 150-400, I believe)  The reason is because some treatments for blood cancers are hard on the body and if counts are low enough, a woman might bleed from intercourse.\n\nI would recommend that you ask her and her doctor when it's ok and be prepared to have lubricants, as some of the chemos mess up our hormones pretty badly.  Hope this helps.
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Hi!\n\nIt's relatively uncommon to have breast cancer spread to the cervix, which is probably why you aren't finding much info.\nI would recommend a breast-cancer-support website, that includes forums where you can ask other members about their experiences.  Women survivors have a very tight knit communication with each other, and someone is bound to know someone else with info.\n\nwww.youngsurvival.org has a bulletin board.  That might be a good place to start.\n\nhttp://www.youngsurvival.org/young-women-and-bc/bbs/\n\nI googled "metastatic breast cancer" and "cervix" and got a few results... most were academic papers, but they do have a few case studies you can read.\n\nHave a look-see, or google those terms (including the quotations).
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A history of HPV infection is believed to be a prerequisite for the development of cervical cancer; according to the American Cancer Society, women with no history of the virus do not develop this type of cancer. However, most HPV infections do not progress to cervical cancer. Because the process of transforming normal cervical cells into cancerous ones is slow, cancer occurs in people who have been infected with HPV for a long time, usually over a decade (Greenblatt, 2005; Sinal and Woods, 2005).\n\nHigh-risk HPV types 16 and 18 are together responsible for over 70% of cervical cancer cases (Baseman and Koutsky, 2005; Cohen, 2005). Type 16 causes 41 to 54% of cervical cancers (Noel et al., 2001; Baseman and Koutsky, 2005) and is also the usual cause of VIN (Edwards et al., 2005) and oropharyngeal cancers (Bolt et al., 2005).\n\nIf a woman has cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, or abnormal (possibly precancerous) cervical cells, a Pap smear can detect them. It is particularly important for women who have abnormal cervical cells to undergo colposcopy so that precancerous and cancerous lesions can be detected and treated early. \n\nSource(s):\n\nhttp://www.wikipedia.com \nThe condition of mild dysplasia or an ascus pap smear result will usually indicte the presence of the high risk strains of HPV genital wart viruses. When diagnosed with this condition it is recommended to have Pap smears and colposcopy every 4-6 months. Treatment is seldom recommended, because the progress to advanced stages usually takes several years and can easily be detected. The disease is linked to the sexually transmitted Human papilloma virus, which causes abnormal cells development. The condition of mild dysplasia or an ascus pap smear result will usually indicte the presence of the high risk strains of HPV genital wart viruses.
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NO,  \nBUT WAIT IT DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF CANCER !!!
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Paps can come back abnormal and it's nothing or it can be cancerous cells.\n\nYour OBGYN is probably going to want to do whats called a coloscopy. They take a tiny bit of the tissue on your cervix and send it off to the lab. I have had this done twice. The first time it turned out to be cancerous cells and I had developed cervical cancer from HPV. The second time, about a year later, I had this done and it turned out to be nothing. My doctor said that having HPV can do that. It can make your paps come back abnormal, when really there is nothing wrong. I didn't even know I had HPV until my pap came back abnormal the first time. \n\nIf it does become cervical cancer then they have to do a "Leep" procedure. This is where they take a small layer of your cervix off to remove the abnormal tissue. \n\nIt's not 100% guarantee it will turn into cancer, but it might. Best thing to do is get a pap at least once a year. Now that you have had an abnormal one, your doctor is probably going to want you to come back every 3-4 months for a year, just so they can keep an eye on it. I have been going to my OBGYN for a re-pap every 4 months for the last 2 years!\n\nI hope this answered your question! Good luck to you!
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Its probably safe, assuming everything is resolved, however I would ask your oncologist to be sure. There are too many variables for this to be a general question. I promise you it won't be anything your doctor hasnt heard before,so don't be embaressed to ask!
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Don't you still have your cervix?  Hysterectomy is remove of the uterus and tubes only I think?\n\nIf so then yes, you still need to get a pap to watch for cervical cancers.
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HPV can cause Cervical Cancer  if left unchecked.Go to your Gynie every year and get a Pap smear. Is this what you were asking? Go to Google and type HPV . You'll get all the information on that disease.
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Yes. The vulvar region is rich in lymphatics. Metastasis to the inguinal lymph nodes may occur early on.
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at any given point, it is not unusual to have a few isolated, enlarged lymph nodes. the lymph system in your body is very much like the "garbage pick up" service. the lymph system is intimately connected with your blood system, and the lymph system with take the debris, old cells, damaged cells, bacteria/viruses, and basically all the "garbage" out of your blood. it then circulates and destroys that "garbage". it is very common to have enlarged lymph nodes, and if your doctor told you not to worry, then don't worry. if you lab work/blood work was clean, you are more than likely healthy. continue to eat well, rest, and care for your body. follow up with your specialized ct scan as your doctor suggests. good luck. if you have any other questions, feel free to ask me.
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If the cancer is localized and has not spread to the lymph nodes then if can be removed surgically. The best shot for a cure is a liver transplant for a localized cancer. If the cancer is larger than 5 cm or has spread then chemo might prolong survival time but also might not. You have to ask whether the goals of treatment are worth the side effects. There are other treatments available that will slow liver cancer besides chemo like implanted radioactive beads but again this all depends on whether this is primary liver cancer, whether it has spread and how big it is.\n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/livercancer.html\n\nThis is a US link because most of the UK links included too many ads.
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No there isn't.  Cervical dysplasia can be something that just happens, but is usually from a sexually transmitted disease called Human Papilloma Virus.  There are many different types of the virus and certain ones are at much higher risk for causing cervical cancer.  As long as you get regular pap smears, these cellular changes can usually be treated before actual cancer occurs.
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Sounds like in the worst case senerio that the surgery and chemo did not get all of the cancer.  If the lymph node is enlarged, there may be cancer there.  But...\n\nthen again, there are numerous other reasons that a lymph node may be enlarged.  Talk to the oncologist and see if he is concerned about it and what is the plan.\n\nBy the way was the CEA elevated?
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General Information About Cervical Cancer\n\nCervical cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the cervix.\n\nThe cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a fetus grows). The cervix leads from the uterus to the vagina (birth canal).\n\nCervical cancer usually develops slowly over time. Before cancer appears in the cervix, the cells of the cervix go through changes known as dysplasia, in which cells that are not normal begin to appear in the cervical tissue. Later, cancer cells start to grow and spread more deeply into the cervix and to surrounding areas.\n\nHuman papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the major risk factor for development of cervical cancer.\n\nInfection of the cervix with human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common cause of cervical cancer. Not all women with HPV infection, however, will develop cervical cancer. Women who do not regularly have a Pap smear to detect HPV or abnormal cells in the cervix are at increased risk of cervical cancer.\n\nOther possible risk factors include the following:\n\n    * Giving birth to many children.\n    * Having many sexual partners.\n    * Having first sexual intercourse at a young age.\n    * Smoking cigarettes.\n    * Oral contraceptive use ("the Pill").\n    * Weakened immune system.\nThere are usually no noticeable signs of early cervical cancer but it can be detected early with yearly check-ups.\n\nEarly cervical cancer may not cause noticeable signs or symptoms. Women should have yearly check-ups, including a Pap smear to check for abnormal cells in the cervix. The prognosis (chance of recovery) is better when the cancer is found early.\n\nPossible signs of cervical cancer include vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain.\n\nThese and other symptoms may be caused by cervical cancer. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur:\n\n    * Vaginal bleeding.\n    * Unusual vaginal discharge.\n    * Pelvic pain.\n    * Pain during sexual intercourse.\n\nTests that examine the cervix are used to detect (find) and diagnose cervical cancer.\n\nThe following procedures may be used:\n\n    * Pap smear: A procedure to collect cells from the surface of the cervix and vagina. A piece of cotton, a brush, or a small wooden stick is used to gently scrape cells from the cervix and vagina. The cells are viewed under a microscope to find out if they are abnormal. This procedure is also called a Pap test.\n    * Colposcopy: A procedure to look inside the vagina and cervix for abnormal areas. A colposcope (a thin, lighted tube) is inserted through the vagina into the cervix. Tissue samples may be taken for biopsy.\n    * Biopsy: If abnormal cells are found in a Pap smear, the doctor may do a biopsy. A sample of tissue is cut from the cervix and viewed under a microscope by a pathologist to check for signs of cancer. A biopsy that removes only a small amount of tissue is usually done in the doctor’s office. A woman may need to go to a hospital for a cervical cone biopsy (removal of a larger, cone-shaped sample of cervical tissue).\n    * Pelvic exam: An exam of the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and rectum. The doctor or nurse inserts one or two lubricated, gloved fingers of one hand into the vagina and the other hand is placed over the lower abdomen to feel the size, shape, and position of the uterus and ovaries. A speculum is also inserted into the vagina and the doctor or nurse looks at the vagina and cervix for signs of disease. A Pap test or Pap smear of the cervix is usually done. The doctor or nurse also inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to feel for lumps or abnormal areas.\n    * Endocervical curettage: A procedure to collect cells or tissue from the cervical canal using a curette (spoon-shaped instrument). Tissue samples may be taken for biopsy. This procedure is sometimes done at the same time as
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no as it cant kill previous cancer cells
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A good percentage of people who get cervical cancer (somewhere around 80, I think) have it caused by the HPV virus. However, that's obviously not the only cause. So it's still a good idea to get checked out.