Treatment options for cervical cancer depend on several factors, including the stage of the cancer, the extent of the disease, the patient's overall health, and personal preferences. Common treatment options for cervical cancer include:

Surgery: Surgery may be used to remove the cancerous tissue and may involve different procedures depending on the stage of the cancer:
Cone biopsy (LEEP): Removal of a cone-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix.
Radical hysterectomy: Removal of the uterus, cervix, upper vagina, and surrounding tissues.
Pelvic exenteration: Removal of the uterus, cervix, vagina, bladder, rectum, and nearby lymph nodes in advanced cases.

Radiation Therapy: Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays or other forms of radiation to destroy cancer cells. It may be used alone or in combination with other treatments:
External beam radiation therapy: Radiation is delivered from outside the body to target the cancer.
Brachytherapy: Radioactive implants are placed inside the body near the cancer to deliver radiation directly to the tumor.

Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy involves the use of drugs to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It may be used alone or in combination with radiation therapy or surgery:
Chemoradiation: Chemotherapy is given concurrently with radiation therapy to enhance its effectiveness.
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is given before surgery to shrink the tumor.

Targeted Therapy: Targeted therapy drugs target specific molecules involved in cancer growth and may be used in combination with chemotherapy for advanced or recurrent cervical cancer.

Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy drugs help the body's immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. They may be used for advanced cervical cancer that has not responded to other treatments.

Clinical Trials: Participation in clinical trials may offer access to new treatments and therapies being investigated for cervical cancer.

Treatment decisions are made on an individual basis, and patients are encouraged to discuss their options with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers, including gynecologic oncologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and other specialists. The goal of treatment is to cure the cancer, prolong survival, and improve quality of life.

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Treatment for cervical cancer really depends on the stage, your age, and whether you still want to have children. In simple terms, doctors usually talk about a few main options:

• For very early changes: small procedures like LEEP or a cone biopsy to remove the abnormal area

• For early stage cancer: surgery to remove the cervix and uterus (hysterectomy), sometimes with nearby lymph nodes

• For disease that has spread locally in the pelvis: a combination of radiotherapy and low dose chemotherapy

• For advanced or recurrent cancer: chemotherapy, targeted drugs, immunotherapy in some cases, and radiation to ease symptoms

Most people are treated by a team that may include a gynaecologic oncologist and a radiation specialist. It is always better to ask them to explain all options in your own context.