CERVICAL CANCER Early Detection, Timely Treatment, Better Outcomes

# 🎗️ CERVICAL CANCER

## Early Detection, Timely Treatment, Better Outcomes

### What is Cervical Cancer?

Cervical cancer develops in the cells of the cervix (the lower part of the uterus connecting to the vagina). It is most commonly caused by persistent infection with high-risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV), particularly HPV types 16 and 18.

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## Pathophysiology

**HPV Infection → Persistent HPV Infection → Precancerous Changes (CIN) → Cervical Cancer → Spread to Lymph Nodes and Distant Organs**

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## Risk Factors

* Persistent HPV infection
* Multiple sexual partners
* Early sexual activity
* Smoking
* Weak immune system
* HIV infection
* Long-term oral contraceptive use
* Poor genital hygiene
* Lack of regular cervical screening

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## Signs & Symptoms

* Bleeding after intercourse
* Bleeding between menstrual periods
* Postmenopausal bleeding
* Persistent foul-smelling vaginal discharge
* Pelvic pain
* Pain during intercourse
* Difficulty passing urine or stool (advanced disease)
* Unexplained weight loss
* Fatigue

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## Clinical Signs

* Cervical growth or mass
* Contact bleeding
* Cervical ulcer
* Enlarged pelvic lymph nodes
* Advanced pelvic disease

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## Diagnosis

* Pap Smear
* HPV DNA Test
* Colposcopy
* Cervical Biopsy
* Complete Blood Count (CBC)
* Pelvic Ultrasound
* MRI Pelvis
* CT Scan
* PET-CT Scan (for staging)

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## Treatment Options

### Early Stage

* LEEP Procedure
* Cone Biopsy
* Simple Hysterectomy

### Advanced Surgery

* Radical Hysterectomy
* Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
* **Robotic Cancer Surgery**
* Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery

### Additional Treatments

* Chemotherapy
* Radiation Therapy
* Concurrent Chemoradiation
* Targeted Therapy
* Immunotherapy

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## Benefits of Robotic Surgery

* Smaller incisions
* Less postoperative pain
* Minimal blood loss
* Faster recovery
* Shorter hospital stay
* Greater surgical precision
* Earlier return to normal activities

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## Complications of Untreated Cervical Cancer

* Severe vaginal bleeding
* Urinary obstruction
* Kidney damage
* Fistula formation
* Spread to pelvic lymph nodes
* Metastasis to lungs, liver, and bones
* Chronic pelvic pain
* Weight loss and malnutrition
* Life-threatening infections
* Reduced survival

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## Prevention

* HPV Vaccination
* Regular Pap Smear Screening
* HPV DNA Testing
* Safe sexual practices
* Avoid smoking
* Routine gynecological examinations

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## Financial Assistance Available

Eligible patients may receive treatment support through:

* Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY (AB-PMJAY)
* Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY)
* Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF)

*Subject to eligibility and applicable government guidelines.*

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## 👨‍⚕️ Dr. Lalit Banswal

**Consultant Robotic, Laparoscopic, Gastrointestinal, Thoracic, Breast, Thyroid & Cancer Surgeon**

## 🏥 Sai Vedant Hospitals

**Multispeciality and ICU Centre**
2nd & 3rd Floor, Behind Undri City Center Mall, Near HDFC Bank, Hadapsar Road, Bellagio, Undri, Pune – 411060, Maharashtra

### 📞 Appointment & Consultation

**9719712400**