Cervical Cancer Center - Houston, TX
Houston Oncologist Doctors for Cervical CancerType of Physician: Oncologist What is a Oncologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; the oncologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. These subspecialists decide on and administer chemotherapy as well as consult with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatment for cancer. Specialty: Oncology (Medical) Common Name: Cancer Doctor Oncologist Doctors in Houston * Oncology Clinic  Oncology Clinic  Jorge R Quesada MD  Oncology Consultants PA  Medical Clinic of Houston LLP  Hector Alejandro Preti MD  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  University of Texas Anderson Cancer Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  Baylor Breast Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Neuro-Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Oncology  Baylor Breast Center  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  Baylor Breast Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Ctr Division Head Thoracic, Head & Neck Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  Baylor Breast Center  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Leukemia Research  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  UT Nelly B Connelly Breast Center Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  Baylor Breast Center  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  Baylor Breast Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  Peter Farha MD  Oncology Consultants  Diversified Medical  Gulf Coast Cancer & Diagnostic Center  Nadya Hasham-Jiwa DO  Sahba Nadeem MD  Northwest Cancer Center  Houston Cancer Clinic  Southeast Texas Oncology Partners  Houston Cancer Clinic  Houston Cancer Clinic  Nadeem Qurashi MD  San Jacinto Methodist Hospital  Amirali S Popatia MD  The Julie & Ben Rogers Cancer Institute  Texas Oncology PA Houston, TexasRated as a beta world city, Houston's economy has a broad industrial base in the energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, transportation, and health care sectors and is a leading center for building oilfield equipment; only New York City is home to more Fortune 500 headquarters in the city limits. The Port of Houston ranks first in the United States in international waterborne tonnage handled and second in total cargo tonnage handled. The city has a population from various ethnic and religious backgrounds and a large and growing international community. It is home to many cultural institutions and exhibits - attracting more than 7 million visitors a year to the Houston Museum District. Houston has an active visual and performing arts scene in the Theater District and is one of few U.S. cities that offer year-round resident companies in all major performing arts. Upcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Cervical CancerRead the Cervical Cancer article » What is the cervix?The cervix is part of a woman's reproductive system. It's in the pelvis. The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The cervix is a passageway:
What is cancer?Cancer begins in cells, the building blocks that make up tissues. Tissues make up the organs of the body. Normal cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them. When normal cells grow old or get damaged, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this process goes wrong. New cells form when the body does not need them, and old or damaged cells do not die as they should. The buildup of extra cells often forms a mass of tissue called a growth or tumor. Growths on the cervix can be benign or malignant. Benign growths are not cancer. They are not as harmful as malignant growths (cancer).
Cervical cancer begins in cells on the surface of the cervix. Over time, the cervical cancer can invade more deeply into the cervix and nearby tissues. Th... Recommended Reading Related to Cervical CancerQuestions To Ask Before Surgery » What is the operation (procedure) that is recommended?Ask your surgeon for a simplified explanation of the type of operation, technique used, and reasons it should be performed. (Pictures and drawings can tell patients and family a great deal.) Why was this specific procedure chosen over possible alternatives? What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure? Ask the surgeon about his/her experience with this procedure, its outcome, and the hospital or setting in which the operation will be performed. Is the nursing staff accustomed to caring for patients who have had this procedure? What is the reason that this procedure is necessary at this time?Is the procedure being done to relieve pain, diagnose a condition, correct deformity, for cosmetic reasons, or what exact purposes? Must the procedure be performed immediately?
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