Cervical cancer, which develops in the lower portion of the uterus, known as the cervix, typically grows slowly. Cells in the cervix can change, a process known as dysplasia, and the resulting abnormal cells, if not removed, can develop into cervical cancer.
When cervical cancer occurs, treatment options vary based on many factors, including how far the disease has advanced and the overall health of the patient. Some cervical cancer patients may undergo a simple hysterectomy (also known as a complete or total hysterectomy). A simple hysterectomy removes the uterus and cervix.
The perimetrium, fat and connective tissue around the uterus, connects the uterus to the cervix and other tissues. Some patients with cervical cancer experience “parametrial invasion” (also referred to as parametrial infiltration), during which cervical cancer has spread into the parametrial tissue.
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