Cervix cancer and endometrial cancer differ in their clinical features, risk factors, and treatment approaches. The prognosis of endometrial cancer patients is largely dependent on the lymph node status. Patients with cervix cancer usually undergo primary resection of the uterus and nodal resection of the cervix, followed by adjuvant treatment such as chemotherapy and radiation.
The most common risk factor for cervical cancer is a weakened immune system. Moreover, women with a history of cancer are more likely to develop the disease than those with no symptoms. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a large family of viruses that are responsible for genital warts. HPV infection is common in women who have more than one sex partner. Cervical cancer is also linked to a low fruit/vegetable intake and a family history of cervix cancer.
The overall survival rates for cervix cancer after radiotherapy are similar among patients with conventional treatments. However, for patients with a poor prognosis, radiotherapy has been recommended. It improves the therapeutic ratio of radiation therapy. The volume of the tumour and its degree of hypoxia may influence tumor response. This factor also influences toxicity in the surrounding normal tissues. When combined with concurrent chemotherapy, EBRT remains the best option for treating cervix cancer.
Anaemia is an adverse prognostic factor for cervical cancer patients with locally advanced disease. Anaemia increases tumour radiation toxicity and is associated with a worse outcome than in patients with normal haemoglobin levels. However, in low resource settings, conformal radiotherapy is not an option for most patients. Its toxicity is considerable and has significant morbidity. However, it remains a standard of care for locally advanced cervical cancer patients.
This study aims to understand the general awareness of cervical cancer in the community. To assess how much knowledge and awareness people have about cervical cancer, it uses a structured questionnaire with multiple choice questions. Data were entered into Microsoft Excel, and analysis tables were created. The results of the study show that the majority of respondents reported that the most common causes of cervical cancer were smoking and abortion. There are four broad sections of the questionnaire. Despite the fact that there are many causes, a majority of respondents believe that the two most common causes are smoking and abortion.
