WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2003: Re: cervical cancer prognosis

Re: cervical cancer prognosis

From: Hector Nemirovsky M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 8 Apr 2003 08:42:08 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 8 Apr 2003, Ivan wrote: >
>Hi All,
>
>My mother (57 years old now) had been diagnosed with the cervical cancer
>Stage Ia two years ago.
>She has been treated immediately with the external and internal
>radiotherapy and a 4 sessions of kemo. Everything went well, the cancer
>has disappeared and she is feeling very well now. She has the check-up
>every 4 months and apart from that she lives normal life.
>
>Would someone be able to give me some more information on the further
>prognosis? What to expect and what not to expect... What happens if the
>cancer appears again on the cervix? What if it spreads? What treatment
>options will be available to her if the cancer returns?
>Thanks a lot.
>
>--
>Ivan
>

The answer can be given by the Dr who is treating her and possible is going to be vague..

-- Hector Nemirovsky M.D. Fmr Head Obstetrics Division, Hospital Fernández, Buenos Aires, Argentina Fmr Assistant Professor in Obstetrics at Medical School, Buenos Aires University, Argentina Private Practice, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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