Five Treatments for Cervical Cancer
...t’s begin with the first treatment. BODY: I. The first type of treatment is known as Cryocautery. A. Cryocautery involves freezing the surface of the cervix by the gynecologist inserting an instrument through the vagina aimed directly at affected area. B. Cramping and bleeding may occur during and after this treatment. C. This procedure may be used if abnormal area is small. D. The abnormal cells should peel off and new healthy cells should grow back. Transition: Now that we have a clear understanding of the first treatment available, let’s move on to the next. II. The second type of treatment is known as a LEEP Biopsy. A. After the patient is given a local anesthetic, the surface of the cervix is removed with an electric loop. B. Cramping, bleeding, and discharge will occur after the procedure for 1 to 3 weeks. C. This procedure may be used if abnormal area is large. D. New healthy cells should grow back. Transition: Now I’d like to tell you about the third treatment that is somewhat similar. III. The third type of treatment is known as Laser Vaporization. A. After the patient is given a local anesthetic, A beam of light is used to remove the surface of the cervix. B. Cramping, bleeding, and discharge will occur after the procedure for 1 to 3 weeks. C. This procedure may be used if abnormal area is large. D. New healthy cells should grow back. Transition: As of now we’ve learned about three treatments: Cryocautery, Leep Biopsy and Laser Vaporization, now let’s proceed to a fourth treatment. IV. The fourth type of treatment is known as Conization. A. After patient is given an anesthetic, a cone-shaped area of the cervix is removed to get rid of abnormal cells found inside and on the surface of the cervix. B. Cramping, bleeding, and discharge will occur after the procedure for 1 to 3 weeks. C. This procedure may be used if abnormal area hidden or very severe. D. New healthy cells should grow back. Transition: After any of the four treatments we’ve learned about so far, A Pap Smear Is needed every 3-6 months for the next 2 years. Let’s move on to the fifth treatment. V. The fifth type of treatment is known as a Hysterectomy. A. After a patient is given a regional or general anesthetic the uterus is surgically removed. B. This procedure requires a patient to stay 3 to 5 days for observation. C. Patient is put on bed rest for the next month to allow healing. D. Patient will no longer have periods or be able to get pregnant after this procedure. E. Patient will need to have a Pap Smear at least once a year for the rest of their lives, because pre-cancerous cells can develop at the top of vagina. CONCLUSION: I. In conclusi...