Cervical Cancer : Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

January 14, 2005 (Press Release) -- Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

The prognosis (chance of recovery) depends on the following:

The stage of the cancer (whether it affects part of the cervix, involves the whole cervix, or has spread to the lymph nodes or other places in the body).
The type of cervical cancer.
The size of the tumor.
Treatment options depend on the following:

The stage of the cancer.
The size of the tumor.
The patient's desire to have children.
The patient’s age.
Treatment of cervical cancer during pregnancy depends on the stage of the cancer and the stage of the pregnancy. For cervical cancer found early or for cancer found during the last trimester of pregnancy, treatment may be delayed until after the baby is born