Submitted by DonnaH on Mon, 09/07/2009 - 05:51
From Wikipedia:
Cervical cancer is malignant cancer of the cervix uteri or cervical area. It may present with vaginal bleeding but symptoms may be absent until the cancer is in its advanced stages.[1] Treatment consists of surgery (including local excision) in early stages and chemotherapy and radiotherapy in advanced stages of the disease.
Pap smear screening can identify potentially precancerous changes. Treatment of high grade changes can prevent the development of cancer. In developed countries, the widespread use of cervical screening programs has reduced the incidence of invasive cervical cancer by 50% or more.[citation needed]
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a necessary factor in the development of nearly all cases of cervical cancer.[1][2] HPV vaccine effective against the two strains of HPV that cause the most cervical cancer has been licensed in the U.S. and the EU. These two HPV strains together are currently responsible for approximately 70%[3][4] of all cervical cancers. Since the vaccine only covers some high-risk types, women should seek regular Pap smear screening, even after vaccination.[5]
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The American Cancer Society's Detailed Guide to cervical cancer:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_is_cervical_ca...
The National Cancer Institute has an astounding array of information links available (I'm providing two links here). Plan on spending some time here perusing this really great source.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/cervical
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/treatment/cervical/patient
Another government affiliated site is Medline Plus. You'll want to spend some time on this site, as well.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cervicalcancer.html
The US Department of Health and Human Services maintains Women's Health a terrific source for women's health information.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/cervical-cancer.cfm
WebMD is another site with a great deal of information. Be sure and scroll down for a list of topic links.
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/tc/cervical-cancer-topic-overview
The Mayo Clinic has another great set of links detailing the basics of this disease, as well as tabs that take you to FAQs, indepth information, multimedia resources, expert answers and resources.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cervical-cancer/DS00167
MD Anderson's page on this disease (you'll also find a link to their clinical trials page).
http://www.mdanderson.org/patient-and-cancer-information/cancer-informat...
This is a link to the CDC's Natonal Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program site. From their site, "CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides access to critical breast and cervical cancer screening services for underserved women in the United States."
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/NBCCEDP/
Cervicalcancer.org maintains a very large site devoted to the disease, prevention, the HPV vaccine and has clinical trial information available as well. From their site, "This website has been set up to provide information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options of this disease. It is intended to be used as an additional source of information for people directly or indirectly affected by cervical cancer. Knowing about risk factors can help prevent this cancer disease. You will also find information about HPV vaccination as a chance to prevent cervical cancer."
http://www.cervicalcancer.org/
Medicine Net is another comprehensive site that has very good information.
http://www.medicinenet.com/rss/general/cancer.xml
OncoLink is associated with the University of Pennsylania and has up-to-date information available regarding this cancer. Be sure and look to the left of the page for links to more information.
http://www.oncolink.org/types/article.cfm?c=6&s=17&ss=129&id=8226&CFID=9...
Oncolink also has Oncopilot, "This guide has been developed to give you suggestions on ways to make this time easier and to help you make the best decisions. It is divided into sections that mirror the typical path a person with a new diagnosis might take."
http://www.oncolink.org/oncopilot/
Oncology Channel is a great resource for many different kinds of cancer. The cervical cancer site is here:
http://www.oncologychannel.com/cervicalcancer/index.shtml
Healthcommunities.com is the parent site. From their start page: Developed and monitored by board-certified physicians, oncologychannel provides comprehensive, trustworthy information about tumors, types of cancer (e.g., colon cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer), and cancer treatments, including chemotherapy. oncologychannel is a medical information website of Healthcommunities.com, Inc.
http://www.healthcommunities.com/
For information on an array of women's health issues, you can look here: http://www.womenshealthchannel.com/
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Foundations, Organizations, Blogs, Forums, Email lists, Videos (Many of the sites listed above also have message forums, blogs, survivor story area and videos.)
NCCC - National Cervical Cancer Coalition
http://www.nccc-online.org/
The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) was founded by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) in 1991. GCF’s mission, in concert with SGO, is to support research, education and public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early detection and optimal treatment. This group has information on networks, publications, and courses and workshops.
http://www.thegcf.org/
Cervical Cancer Action: A Global Coalition to Stop Cervical Cancer is a community of organizations and individuals dedicated to working collaboratively to eliminate cervical cancer deaths worldwide.
http://www.cervicalcanceraction.org/home/home.php
Blog For a Cure has several active cervical cancer blogs going. Read, contribute, find support.
http://www.blogforacure.com/frontend/weblogs/listing.php?type=Cervical+C...
Cancer Compass has an active message board set up for cervical cancer
http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/cancers/gynecological-cancers...
The ACS has a message board set up for gynecological cancers.
http://csn.cancer.org/forum/160
If you're interested in mailing lists, you might want to look at the following on Yahoo! Groups.
The Gyn-Gals Support Group is a group of caring women who have suffered from and survived gynecological illnesses, diseases and cancers, including Vulvar, Endometrial, Cervical, and Ovarian Cancer as well as HPV, Dysplasia, VIN, VAIN, CIN, AIN, and endometriosis, etc.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Gyn-Gals/
Women Counquering Cancer: We are an online support group for all Gyn. Cancers, Disorders, Pre-cancers, Vin, Cin, Vain, Ain and Hpv related problems. Bringing us all together for comfort, support, advice and lasting friendships. Where we not only beat, but we conquer cancer everyday. Come join the winning team of wonderful women.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/WomenConqueringCancer/
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Selections from Amazon:
Crying in the Shower-Cervical Cancer (Paperback)
by Pamela Ayer
Crying in the Shower-Cervical Cancer
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about HPV and Abnormal Pap Smears (Paperback)
by Joel Palefsky (Author), Jody Handley (Author)
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about HPV and Abnormal Pap Smears
Abnormal Pap Smears: What Every Woman Needs to Know (Revised & Updated) (Paperback)
by MD Lynda Rushing (Author), MD Nancy Joste (Author)
Abnormal Pap Smears: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips [BARGAIN PRICE] (Paperback)
by Kris Carr (Author), Sheryl Crow (Foreword)
Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips
100 Questions & Answers Abourt Cervical Cancer (Paperback)
by Don S. Dizon
100 Questions & Answers Abourt Cervical Cancer
What Every Woman Should Know about Cervical Cancer (Hardcover)
by Nenad Markovic (Author), Olivera Markovic (Author)
What Every Woman Should Know about Cervical Cancer
Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Cervical Cancer (Paperback)
by Robert Giuntoli (Author)
Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Cervical Cancer (Paperback)
Preventing Cervical Cancer (Paperback)
by Anne Szarewski (Author)
Preventing Cervical Cancer
The HPV Vaccine Controversy: Sex, Cancer, God, and Politics: A Guide for Parents, Women, Men, and Teenagers (Hardcover)
by Shobha S Krishnan
The HPV Vaccine Controversy: Sex, Cancer, God, and Politics: A Guide for Parents, Women, Men, and Teenagers
