Why is Cervical Cancer Treatment in Israel So Effective?

Let’s begin with a basic definition of this disease. In general, cancer starts when cells in the body grow out of control. In cervical cancer, the problematic cells comprise the lining of the cervix, which connects the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). Most of the time, cervical cancer grows very slowly, with early changes that indicate the cells are precancerous. In many women, these precancerous cells simply go away without treatment, but in others the precancerous cells turn into invasive cancer. That’s why it’s so important to choose a hospital, such as Sheba Medical Center in Israel, with advanced diagnostics and a skilled team.

The typical screening tests for cervical cancer are a Pap smear and/or an HPV test. However, these procedures are only done for screening purposes – not the diagnosis. If the Pap or HPV testing leads to abnormal results, then more testing is needed and colposcopy may be performed. This simple procedure allows the doctor to clearly view the cervix for signs of abnormality and to perform a cervical biopsy. If the biopsy results point to the presence of cancer or pre-cancer, you’ll likely be referred to a gynecologic oncologist for staging.

Staging involves the analysis of information from the colposcopy, biopsy, and other tests to figure out the size of the tumor, how deep it has penetrated, and if it has spread. When the doctors at Sheba Medical Center decide on the best type of cervical cancer treatment, staging is one of the most critical criteria considered.