What is the difference between uterine cancer and cervical cancer?

Uterine cancer and cervical cancer are two different diseases. To distinguish these two diseases, we should distinguish them by the location of the disease and the symptoms. Uterine cancer occurs in the endometrium, which is inside the inner layer of the uterus and is a cancer of the reproductive tract, while cervical cancer is a cancer of the cervix. These two diseases mainly occur in women over 30 years old and are related to factors such as women's sexual disorders and unhygienic sexual life.

First of all, uterine cancer is actually endometrial cancer, which is a cancer that occurs in the inner layer of the uterus and is a relatively common cancer in the female reproductive system. It mainly occurs in women aged 50 to 60. The causes of this disease include excessive sexual life and disordered sexual life, as well as long-term damage to the cervix, which can turn into uterine cancer cells. Smoking is also a cause, so women still need to pay attention. As for cervical cancer, this is the most common gynecological malignancy. It mainly occurs in women aged 30 to 60, and the span is relatively wide. The causes of this disease include viral infection, sexual behavior disorders, etc., and smoking is also a synergistic factor, which increases the risk of the disease. From the cause point of view, the occurrence of the two diseases is similar, but they are not the same disease.

From the symptom point of view, uterine cancer mainly manifests as vaginal bleeding after menopause, while those who have not yet reached menopause may experience increased or irregular menstruation, vaginal discharge, and lower abdominal pain, which are all common symptoms of uterine cancer. Cervical cancer can also manifest as irregular vaginal bleeding, and most patients will have vaginal discharge. These two points are similar to the symptoms of uterine cancer. In the late stage of cervical cancer, frequent urination, urgency, etc. will appear, there will also be systemic symptoms of anemia and cachexia, which is still a relatively serious situation.

From the above situation, although uterine cancer and cervical cancer are not the same disease, there are many similarities between the two, such as similar causes and symptoms. However, there are still certain differences between the two, and if the patient cannot judge, he still needs to go to the hospital for treatment in time. Compared with the two diseases, both are more serious cancers, which requires more attention.

What are the treatments for cervical cancer?

1. Surgery. Surgical treatment of cervical cancer is suitable for early-stage patients. The general scope of the operation is radical hysterectomy, which means removing the uterus, part of the vagina and paracervical tissue. At the same time, the bilateral pelvic lymph nodes must also be removed. The advantage of surgical treatment of cervical cancer is that the cancer can be completely removed in one operation and the treatment period is short. However, the disadvantage is that the scope of the operation is large, which causes great harm to the patient, and there are many complications in the surgical treatment of cervical cancer.

2. Hormones. Hormonal therapy for cervical cancer can only alleviate the symptoms of cervical cancer and improve the quality of life, but it cannot eradicate cervical cancer. There are many types of progesterone preparations that are most commonly used, and estrogen antagonists are effective for patients with primary tumors and recurrent cervical cancer whose estrogen receptors are positive.

3. Traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine has the advantages of a strong holistic concept, less toxic and side effects, and strengthening the body and eliminating evil in the treatment of cervical cancer. It has a good therapeutic effect in the treatment of cervical cancer, especially in the treatment of middle and late stage cervical cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine can effectively inhibit and kill tumor cells in the treatment of cervical cancer, and prevent the metastasis of cancer cells while treating the primary lesions.

4. Radiation. Radiotherapy is suitable for all stages of cervical cancer, even advanced cervical cancer. It is a good treatment for the elderly, those with poor heart function and those who cannot tolerate surgery. Radiotherapy for cervical cancer has certain complications, mainly radiation rectal and cystitis, which require active treatment and recuperation to slowly recover.