Treatments for cervical cancer will vary depending on the patient’s unique diagnosis. Patients should consult with their cancer care team to choose a treatment plan, because age, overall health, medical history, disease stage, and preferences will be taken into consideration. It is also important to understand the possible risks and side effects of each treatment. Treatment options for cervical cancer include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and clinical trials. Treatments for Cervical Cancer by Disease Stage The most important factor for selecting ce ..read more

The Facebook live event, COVID-19 and Cancer Patients: What You Should Know, was hosted by Massive Bio on January 13, 2021. The live event featured interviews about COVID-19 and its effect on cancer patients from Massive Bio medical experts. Guests included Massive Bio’s Co-founder and Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Arturo Loaiza-Bonilla, MD; Chief Nursing Officer, Kristin Johnston, BSN, RN; and host Chief Customer Delivery Manager, Stephanie Tran. Massive Bio is tackling the inefficiencies of clinical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic for cancer patients and their physicians. Our AI-precision ..read more

Fast Facts Hopeful Highlights Cervical Cancer Fast Facts Cervical cancer rarely develops in women under 20 and is most common in women ages 35-44. Pap smears can detect cervical cancer! Other gynecologic cancers must be detected with a pelvic exam, blood tests, and/or ultrasound. Symptoms may not appear at all in early stages of cervical cancer. If they do develop, the most common symptoms are abnormal vaginal bleeding, unusual vaginal discharge, and pain in the pelvic region. Treatments for cervical cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. The 5-year survival rate for cervic ..read more

The Cervical Cancer Vaccine is more commonly known as the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. According to the CDC, about 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the U.S. The HPV vaccine is important because HPV is a common virus that is sexually transmitted and affects most sexually active people at some point in their lives. There are around 40 different genital types of HPV that can affect both men and women. Although some strains of HPV may never cause symptoms or progress into something more serious, some HPV types can lead to different cancer types, such as cervical ..read more

After diagnosis, many patients have the question, “Does Cervical Cancer Spread Fast?”. In most cases, cervical cancer is a slow growing disease. However, the various types of cervical cancer can behave differently, with some more aggressive than others. Roughly 90% of cases are identified as squamous cell carcinoma. The rest of the cases are labeled as Adenocarcinoma. Approximately 200 of the over 11,000 total cases diagnosed in the United States each year will be classified as small cell cervical cancer (SCCC) or large cell cervical cancer, both aggressive variants. Every patient is differen ..read more

Cervical cancer staging is important to determine treatment of cancer of the cervix. Symptoms of early cervical cancer stages are a rare occurrence, so the stage of disease a patient is at can come as a surprise. Cervical cancer staging is determined by measuring tumors and the spread of the disease within the pelvis and distant organs. Cervical cancer has 4 stages. Treatment of cervical cancer becomes more difficult at higher stages. Therefore, early detection is significant for remission of this cancer. What is Cervical Cancer Cervical Cancer is commonly caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV ..read more

When you receive a diagnosis for cervical cancer, it is hard to know what to expect. There are many difficulties and challenges that come along with cervical cancer. Different cancer types result in different experiences. In 2020 alone, about 13,800 women in the United States will be diagnosed with cervical cancer. If you are battling cervical cancer, you are not alone. Cervical cancer is often diagnosed in young to middle-aged women. In fact, about 80% of all cervical cancer diagnoses are in women younger than 65. It is imperative to be informed of all your options when making decisions regar ..read more

With Massive Bio’s cancer treatment experts on your side, you will be. We have access to a rich knowledge-base of drug effectiveness, side effects, and toxicities. With our helpful interface to shortlist options, we work with your doctor to select the most effective cancer treatments tailored for your Virtual Tumor Board profile and clinical history. Our team will take into consideration all of your concerns and be sure to guide you through the process, every step of the way. Massive Bio’s number one priority is creating positive outcomes for cancer patients. Clinical Trials are helpful in fin ..read more

Cervical cancer has symptoms, however these symptoms are sometimes understated or thought as regular health issues. Possible symptoms of cervical cancer include: Abnormal bleeding Bleeding after sexual intercourse Pelvic pain not related to menstrual cycle Bleeding after pelvical examination Bleeding after entering menopause Bleeding between menstrual cycle Pain while urinating Having to urinate frequently What is the Cervix? The lower portion of the uterus is called the cervix. It connects the uterus to the vagina. It is about five centimeters long, and has a tubular shape. During the chil ..read more

Smoking increases mortality rates by 40% in people who smoke fewer than 10 cigarettes daily, 70% in people who smoke 10-19 per day, 90% in people who smoke 20-39 per day, and a 120% increase in people smoking two packs daily. Research from the Canadian Lung Association found that smoking kills between 40,000 – 45,000 more people than accidental poisoning, AIDS, murder, fires, traffic injuries and suicide do. 50% of smokers may die of illness. People who have smoked tobacco have a one in ten chance of developing cancer of the lung. The risk increases with quantity and time that a person continu ..read more