How Does Cervical Cancer Affect Quality Of Life? What Harvard Health Publishing And More Doctors Think.

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Answered by Dr. Howard E. Lewine

M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of experience · USA

Cervical cancer usually grows slowly. Quality of life depends on the stage it is diagnosed and treated. Almost 100% of women with cervical cancer confined to the outer layer of the cervix are cured. Women with cancer that grows but stays localized have a very good chance for cure and a “normal” quality of life. Cancer that has spread locally or to distant areas will impact quality of life.

Answered by Dr. Ilya Aleksandrovskiy

M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA

Cervical cancer affect quality of life in both manners physiological as well psychological. It affects marital satisfaction, loss of ability to reproduce, anxiety, depression, tiredness, nausea overall worsen the quality of life.

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Mishra

MBBS · Less than a year of experience · India

More than half of the patients with cervical cancer reported an excellent quality of life. Symptoms mostly experienced were insomnia, constipation, financial difficulties, and menopausal symptoms.

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Answered by Dr. Daniel A. Foster

DO, MPH · 16 years of experience · USA

These results affect body image, self-esteem, partnerships, and sexual and reproductive issues that contribute to a reduced quality of life in women with cervical cancer.

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