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Cervical cancer screenings are an essential part of routine health exams for individuals with a cervix. These screenings involve a series of tests designed to detect any abnormalities or signs of cervical cancer. The screenings not only provide peace of mind but also empower you to take charge of your well-being. 

There are three primary types of cervical cancer screening tests, each serving a specific purpose:

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test:

This test involves analyzing cervical cells to identify the presence of the human papillomavirus, a common virus linked to the development of cervical cancer.

Papanicolaou Test (Pap Smear):

Commonly referred to as a "Pap smear," this test involves collecting a sample of cervical cells and examining them under a microscope. The aim is to identify any cellular changes caused by HPV infection. Regular Pap smears are an effective way to catch abnormalities at an early stage, enabling timely intervention.

HPV/Pap Co-Test:

The HPV/Pap co-test combines the strength of both the HPV test and the Pap smear. This comprehensive approach checks for the presence of high-risk HPV strains and assesses any cervical cell changes.

In addition, talk with your doctor about HPV vaccination and use condoms to regularly protect yourself from getting HPV.

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Treatments

  • Surgery

    Decisions are based on the size and stage of the cancer, as well as other individual factors. After the doctor removes all the cancer that can be seen at the time of the surgery, patients are then given chemotherapy to kill any cancer cells that are left, or that have spread to other parts of the body. Types of surgery include:

    • Wide Local Excision: In this surgery, your doctor removes the cancer and some healthy tissue around it.

    • Limb-Sparing Surgery: In this procedure, your surgeon removes the tumor in an arm or leg without having to amputate, so the use and appearance of the limb are protected. The tumor is extracted by a wide local excision. If the surgeon removes additional tissue and bone, it may be replaced with a graft or with an implant such as artificial bone.

    • Amputation: Surgery to remove (amputate) an arm or leg is rarely needed. In some cases, it may be the best option. Today, Sylvester surgeons have the ability to replace any joint in the body, including shoulders, knees, hips, or elbows with custom-designed artificial prostheses or bone grafts. The choice of technique depends on your individual situation.

  • Radiation Therapy 

    Precisely targeted to your tumor and delivered from outside the body (called external beam radiation therapy) to treat the cancer or to relieve symptoms. Advanced technology working for you includes intensity modulated external radiation therapy (IMRT) and ViewRay™ MRI-guided radiation therapy. These tools offer you better tumor targeting and less potential damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

  • Chemotherapy

    Chemotherapy is usually given in a treatment plan with surgery or radiation therapy to increase its cancer-killing impact. Typically a combination of cancer-fighting drugs is administered intravenously or by pill orally (by mouth). 

    If you require intravenous (infusion) chemotherapy, you can have it at the Comprehensive Treatment Unit (CTU) at Sylvester's main location in Miami, a 12,000-square-foot unit that includes 33 recliners and 11 private rooms. If you prefer, you may have your infusion treatments at the Kendall and Deerfield Beach locations.    

  • Targeted Therapy

    Designed to attack the molecular changes/alterations that make cancer cells grow and spread. Target therapies are available for select patients, as recommended by your Sylvester oncologist. Some medicines are delivered along with chemotherapy medicines, while others may be used by themselves. The objective of these treatments is to prevent the cancer from growing. It may also be used to direct chemotherapy more effectively to the tumor. 

  • Clinical Trials 

    Clinical trials may be considered and discussed with you as either as a standalone treatment or as an addition to another therapy. Clinical trials are the newest research studies available, focused on creating the improved next-generation standard of care. 

  • Immunotherapy (Biologic Therapy) 

    Drugs or combinations tap into the power of the body’s own immune systems to fight cancer.

Tests

In addition to a physical exam and review of your medical history, the following tests and procedures may be used to diagnose primary bone cancer:

  • X-Ray 

    Doing an X-ray of bones and organs in the region of symptoms can give important information.

  • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan 

    Computed tomography is a procedure in which detailed pictures are taken inside the body from different angles. A colorful dye helps the organs or tissues to show up clearly. 

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

    An MRI uses magnets, radio waves, and a computer to create images showing the inside of the body and any abnormalities.     

  • Bone Scan 

    Allows us to see any rapidly dividing cells, such as cancer cells, in the bone. A safe, very small amount of radioactive material is injected into a vein. The material collects in the bones and can be detected by a scanner. 

  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan 

    Similar to a bone scan, PET scans use a slightly radioactive sugar that is injected into the bloodstream. The radioactive sugars collect in tumors, where it can be detected with a special camera. PET scans help locate tumors and determine if cancer cells are spreading. 

  • Biopsy

    In nearly all cases, the doctor will remove (biopsy) a sample of cells and tissue from your tumor to confirm the diagnosis. A pathologist, or cellular expert, will look at the sample under a microscope to check for cancer.

    • Tumor biopsy: A tumor biopsy occurs when the biopsy and the surgery to remove the tumor are planned together.

    • Light microscopy: With the removed tissue, the pathologist looks for certain changes in the cells. Your surgeon can measure what tissues and length of bone are involved to judge what has to be removed, and what can be saved.

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