Cancer arising in cells of the cervix is known as Cervical Cancer. The cervix is the lowermost part of the uterus. This kind of cancer can be prevented by a PAP smear and HPV vaccination.
There are signs and symptoms like bleeding in between periods, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, and lower back pain.
For prevention, we have Gardasil vaccination.
For treatment, we have various surgical procedures, depending upon the stage of cancer we can do
Post surgery, procedures like Brachytherapy, Teletherapy, Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure, Radiation Therapy, or Cervical Conization may be required.
the right doctor for diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer is a gynecologist, medical oncologist, and surgical oncologist.
The cost of Chemotherapy includes:
Before starting chemotherapy, a few diagnostic tests may be done, such as Blood tests, X-rays, MRI, CT, PET, or ultrasound
Chemotherapy session cost (depends on the number of sessions required)
Medicines
Patient's hospital stay (only in case of high-dose chemotherapy)
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
The stage and type of cancer
Post-surgery / Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy
Any additional tests may be required to know the status of the disease during the course of treatment
An extended stay at the Hospital
Listing approximate price of Cervical Cancer and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.
Treatment name | Min. Cost | Max. Cost |
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Cervical Cancer Treatment | USD 4050 | USD 4950 |
Chemotherapy | USD 1350 | USD 1650 |
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For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Cervical Cancer in different countries is approximately:
Countries | Min. Cost | Max. Cost |
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India | USD 3840 | USD 5760 |
Thailand | USD 3600 | USD 5400 |
Germany | USD 5600 | USD 8400 |
Israel | USD 11200 | USD 16800 |
Singapore | USD 20000 | USD 30000 |
Malaysia | USD 7680 | USD 11520 |
A Pap test can detect abnormal cells in the cervix and an HPV DNA test helps find infection in the cervix that is likely to lead to cervical cancer. Other than this, Punch biopsy, Endocervical curettage are done to determine the chances of cervical cancer. Lastly, Imaging tests such as X-ray, CT, MRI, and PET help understand if cancer has spread beyond your cervix. The package typically doesn’t include the cost of these tests.
The chemotherapy drugs most commonly used for treating cervical cancer include topotecan (Hycamtin), cisplatin (Platinol), paclitaxel (Taxol), gemcitabine (Gemzar), carboplatin (Paraplatin), etc. These medicines are not covered in the package price.
You need to take the medicines prescribed by your doctor in case you experience pain, The medicines are not covered in the package. You may also have to go for Post-treatment management to check an early detection of any recurrences that might be cured at an early stage, this is also not a part of the procedure cost.
The hospital stay is usually 1 to 2 days, which is covered in the package. It is followed by a 2-3-week recovery period, which the patient has to incur on their own.
Though most health insurance plans available cover Cervical Cancer, some policies generally pay only for inpatient hospitalization and treatment at hospitals. They do not cover the entire cost of treatment. Please check with your provider before selecting a treatment plan.
Treatments like high-dose vitamin c, B17, venofer, artusenate, and curcumin help against cancer cells. Moreover, radiation therapy may be used instead of surgery to shrink the tumor.
Some of the signs of cervical cancer are vaginal bleeding, abnormal vaginal discharge, pain during intercourse, pelvic and lower back pain, pain and swelling in legs and unexplained weight loss.
Cervical cancer are caused due to an infection with some high risk type of human papillomavirus, you can get this virus from direct skin to skin contact of genital areas mainly through vaginal, anal or oral sex.
In the first stage of cervical cancer means that cancer is in only the neck of the womb and it ca be easily treated by surgery, you may also need chemotherapy and radiotherapy if you are having stage 1B of cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer starts in cervix, it begins in lower part of the uterus which is connected with vagina. Various strain of HPV plays an important role in causing most of the cases of cervical cancer.
The cancer is most commonly seen in women of age 35 to 44 years and the average age is 50 yrs .
It will take few years to decade to check if you have cervical cancer, it is most likely to develop faster in people who have weak immune system.
You can be at the risk of getting cervical cancer if you have started having sex before 16 years, taking birth control pills, have multiple sex partners, weak immune system or sexually transmitted disease.
Cervical cancer is being diagnosed by Papanicolaou test (Pap smear) and high-risk HPV testing. Some cells are being collected from the surface of your cervice and if something unusual is seen then some cervical tissues are being taken for biopsy. Some other metho for diagnosing cervical cancer is colposcopy which is like pelvic examination.
Radiotherapy and surgery are the two most common treatment for cervical cancer other treatment options are chemotherapy and biological therapy. If the cancer cell is only present on the surface of cervix then doctor can remove or destroy it by cold knife conisation. If it’s spread into your uterus, your doctor will probably recommend a hysterectomy.
Chemotherapy uses powerful drugs to kill cancer cells. Doctors often use it for cervical cancer that’s locally advanced or has spread to other parts of the body. Chemotherapy happens in cycles of intensive treatment followed by recovery periods.
The presence of microscopic areas of cancer cells can cause the cancer to return some time after the surgery.
Side effects are not there but could include bleeding, infection, or damage to the urinary and intestinal systems such as the bladder or colon.
It can take up to 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover from the operation.
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