Cervical Cancer Nursing Care

Our nurses have experience in providing a wide range of cervical cancer care services, which includes:

Cervical Cancer Nursing Care

Our nurses have experience in providing a wide range of cervical cancer care services, which includes:

nursing care plan for cervical cancer

All you need to know about the nursing care plan for cervical cancer

 

What is cervical cancer?

 

The lower part of the uterus is termed as the cervix. This is the place where the growth of a baby takes place during the phase of pregnancy. Cancer at the cervix is caused by HPV, one of the renowned viruses for its cause. The spread of the virus is a result of sexual contact; however, most women have a resistance towards the virus and can easily fight it away. People who smoke, who have several children, who are infected with HIV, and who use the unregulated amount of contraceptive pills are at high risk towards this form of cancer.

 

The symptoms of this form of cancer are not visible at the primary stages; however, later stages include severe pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding. The normal cells of the cervix are gradually turned into cancerous cells over the years. The healthcare professionals can detect the cells by conducting a Pap test to examine the condition of the cells at the cervix. Patients can also undergo the HPV test. On getting abnormal results after the test, biopsy is the most common procedure that is used for the detection of cancer. On regular screenings, one can easily detect and treat the cells before they turn cancerous. The treatment includes radiation, surgeries, chemotherapies, or a combination of all for severe conditions. The treatment is based on the specific size of the tumor. The vaccines are often effective against the HPV; however, some can themselves cause cancer in the body.

Out of the two prevalent forms of cancers that affect the cervix, squamous cell cancer is the most prevalent one. The two forms of cervical cancer are as follows:

 

  1. Squamous cell cancer
  2. Adenocarcinoma

The squamous cell cancer is termed after the name of the cells that tends to turn cancerous. These cells are skin-like and felt cells on the outer surface of the cervical region known as the ectocervix. 80% of cervical cancers are squamous cell cancers.

 

An adenocarcinoma is a form of cervical cancer that starts from the glands and usually starts the generation of mucus out of it. The cervical cell is full of glandular cells that sustain in the inner passage of the cervix running down to the womb. This is a lesser known form of cervical cancer. This form of cancer comprises approximately 10% of the total number of cervical cancer affected patients. The nursing care plan for cervical cancer patients of both types of cancers is the same.

 

Small cell cancer is another form of cervical cancer which is very rare. Only 3 in 100 women are affected with this form of cancer. This cancer tends to spread on a faster rate and the nursing care plan for cervical cancer of this type is completely different compared to other forms of cervical cancers.

The initiation of this form of cancer is due to the abnormal changes caused to the cervical tissues. The risk mainly lies due to HIV infection, abnormal sexual contact, and unregulated use of contraceptive pills, HPV infection, multiple sexual partners, and several other reasons.

 

Women diagnosed with HPV usually tend to develop cervical cancer, this is common for girls engaged in sexual activity before their menstrual phase has started or start sexual activities at a very early stage before 16 years of age have high chances to develop this form of cancer.

 

Smoking cigarettes is another vital aspect that causes cervical cancer. This is mainly because of the interaction of the chemicals in a cigarette with the cervical cells which causes the precancerous changes gradually over the years. The smokers usually tend to grow this form of cancer to the extent of five times more than the non-smokers.

  1. Pain in the advanced stage of cancer.
  2. Irregular bleeding from the vagina.
  3. Irregular discharge from the vagina.
  4. Pain in the pelvis.
  5. Bowel and urinary tract obstruction leading to kidney failure in the advanced stage of cancer.

Nursing care for cervical cancer is based on different factors that include the stage of cancer, side effects, overall health, and the preferences of the patient. The treatments are as follows:

 

  1. Surgery.
  2. Radiation Therapy.
  3. Chemotherapy.

The patients suffering from an advanced stage of cancer need adequate support and love that they desire to generate hope of surviving. Cervical cancer can be adequately treated through palliative care back at home after surgery and the necessary medical therapies.

 

The key factors of recovery are healthy diet and nutrition. This is where Care24 plays a vital role through its professionals dedicated to the field of nursing and care. They can intervene and handle almost any and every situation at all stages of cervical cancer.

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Frequently Asked questions

  • When recovering from an illness or surgery, you look forward to returning to your own home and recuperating in an environment where you are comfortable, relaxed and safe. This is made possible with our in-home nursing services.
  • Care needs of those who are advanced in age and are unable to take care of themselves can be an overwhelming task for the rest of the family members. This often leads to the thought that a nursing home/care home is the only practical option left.
  • Complex care needs might make one want to consider moving to a nursing home to recover under the watch of trained professionals. Our in-home nursing services can help you recover in the comfort of your own home.
    Our in-home nursing services will help smoothen-out the transition from Hospital to Home
  • Recovery in familiar surroundings, surrounded by family, is proven to be quicker
  • Our nurses take care of your complex needs while helping you maintain your independence, lifestyle and daily routine.
  • Home care nursing helps those advanced in age too; for them home is where all their memories are, where their children and grand-children live. It is the place they feel needed and loved.
    With our home care nursing services, you can provide the best care for your loved one in the family home, without making any extra demands of your family members.

Care24’s trained nurses provide high quality home care nursing services for hospital like care at home. Whether you are looking for simple support in doing everyday tasks when recovering or need complex care that can be daunting for family members to undertake. Our nurses are highly trained medical professionals capable of providing hospital-like care in the comfort of your own home.

Our nurses are experienced in providing a complete range of nursing care specializations:

  • Taking medicines on time, monitoring blood pressure and other vitals, and fixing a diet plan
  • Oral and personal hygiene, feeding and bathroom assistance, or assistance with mobility
  • Caring and dressing wounds, handling IV infusions and other medical equipment, emptying catheter bags, colostomy bags and bed pans
  • Our nurses (females) or brothers (males) are highly qualified, experienced, and capable of providing hospital like nursing care in the comfort of your own home. All our Nurses go through a rigorous background check, a written exam and trained in all medical procedures that are listed below to ensure you get expert & professional in-home nursing services.
  • Our Nurses are medically qualified with BSc, GNM, or ANM degrees, and many years of experience with leading hospitals. Since each case is unique and may require specific skills, we also ensure that we identify and deploy which nurse will be best for your need.
  • Our nurses and brothers are discreet, and sensitive to the emotional and physical needs of the patient and other family members. Our Nurses are familiar with following a physician’s instructions when caring for a patient and empathic to offer encouragement and support to those who require our nursing care services.

You can fill a request form on our website or download our app and simply click a button to request a Nurse.

Provide us with medical details of the patient who needs nursing care, the tasks the nurse needs to do, the duration for which you need our in-home nursing services and your preferences of gender or language if any.

Our team will connect with you to confirm your requirement and send a nurse to take care of the patient. All our nurses are uniformed and carry identification to help you know that you are indeed letting a trained professional from Care24 into your home.