What is the best treatment for early cervical cancer?

@mywife1 Hello and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. We aren't medical professionals here so we cannot advise on treatments - only our experiences with our illnesses or treatments.

Can you tell me more? Were you diagnosed with cervical cancer? Or is your question for someone you know? Do you know the exact diagnosis? If so, then other members in the Gynecological Cancer Group can provide you with support through their experiences.

I would like to say thank you for your response. My wife has been diagnosed as having cervical carcinoma here in Ethiopia last week. So that, we are in trouble, we are very shocked right now. What ever it be, we have decided on she has to start treatment but we are not clear with treatment more effective.
That is why we are looking for some sort of advice. If it is useful I attached the pathologist's lab result report of punch biops test

@mywife1
I see the pathologist's report is not attached. Please do not attach it as it will contain personal and identifiable information about your wife and this is a public forum where other people can see it.

Perhaps you have already searched the internet for more information. What do her doctors recommend? Is there a comprehensive cancer center in Ethiopia that specializes in cancer care? In the U.S., many times these cancer centers are part of a university medical center. This is where the most up-to-date treatment is often available. Also with research going on this is where clinical trials (research) are available. Below is information from the American Cancer Society on treatment options for cervical cancer.

-Treatment Options for Cervical Cancer, by Stage
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cervical-cancer/treating/by-stage.html
Would your wife like another opinion? Mayo Clinic has an international contact where you can find out if Mayo Clinic or a Mayo Clinic affiliated cancer program is an option for your wife. Here is the link to find out:
http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
I am going to ask our Director, @colleenyoung to read this and see if she has other information for international patients that will be helpful to your and your wife.

My best wishes as your wife seeks the care that she needs.

I'm not advocating treatment but fro my experience, the first treatment is surgery to remove the cancer if that's an option. The doctor will explain how it will be done and further testing.

I am grateful for the informations and advice you shared us. As you know, Ethiopia is one of the developing countries in Africa so that it has also some shortage in delivering sufficient and quality health services not only in cancer treatment but also in other health care services. Thus, there is limited professionals who have been trained treating and caring cancer patients here in Ethiopia. Again we are not only lacking the trained professionals who have been trained treating and caring cancer patients but also there is no sufficient treatment materials or drugs, ...etc. If the treatment options are available in some private hospitals here in Ethiopia they are not neither accessable nor afordable by the majority of the cancer patients. Hence, all these conditions have been put the life of cancer patients in Ethiopia in danger.
So, we are looking if there is individuals or charity organization from abroad who will fund fully or partially the treatment of my wife's cervical cancer treatment to be done abroad.
Thanks!

I wish you the best of luck finding charitable organizations that support patients to get treatment when it is not accessible in the home country. Here are some resources to research:
- Charitable Care and Financial Assistance at Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/billing-insurance/financial-assistance
- Africa Cancer Foundation https://africacancerfoundation.org/
- Global Cancer Treatment: American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/about-us/our-global-health-work/cancer-treatment.html

@naturegirl5
Hi.I was recently diagnosed with cervical, cancer..I’m about to start treatment in two days..Your support will help me as far as coping with reactions and food choices..Thank you..

@dontbackdown77 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect and to our Gynecological Cancers Support Group. We are all cancer survivors here and many of us are currently in treatment.

This diagnosis must have been a terrible shock for you. My experience is that I was so stunned after my gynecologist told me of my diagnosis of endometrial cancer that I lost my way while driving home on a route well known to me. It took me several days to calm down enough to participate in my treatment planning but once that started and I knew what the plan would be I began to feel better. Hope starts with optimism that you will move forward and you will do this with your cancer care team by your side.

I would be happy to help you. So will other members here on Mayo Clinic Connect.

I have a few questions for you that will help us/me to support you. Please answer whatever feels comfortable for you.

1) What is your age?

2) What kind of treatment will you have? For instance, I saw on your profile that you will have chemotherapy. Do you know the name of the chemotherapy agent that will get? How often?
3) Will you receive radiation therapy before, during, or after chemotherapy?

4) I was informed by a nutritionist at Mayo Clinic who specializes in working with cancer patients to have a plant-based diet. That does not mean all vegetarian or vegan. It does mean to reduce the amount of meat (and fat) and add more vegetables and fruits to your diet. So, when I prepared meals (and I still do this) the meat portion (for me, this is usually fish or chicken) is smaller in size than the vegetables. It doesn't matter if the vegetables are "fresh" from Farmers' Market or the produce section. Frozen vegetables are considered just as nutritious and are more available all year round. Limit sugar, and fat. The nutritionist told me that I could have occasional baked goods such as cake or ice cream but in small amounts and I should "balance" that with the addition of something nutritious such as nuts.

5) My Integrative Medicine physician recommended that I add mushrooms to my diet. I don't eat mushrooms every day but I do add mushroom powder to my coffee. I know how odd that sounds but this doctor told me there is ample evidence that mushrooms are protective although most of the data comes from breast cancer studies and not gynecological cancers.

6) Are you currently taking any supplements? If so, what are they and have you talked with your oncologist about your supplements? Many of us have added an Integrative or Functional Medicine physician to our cancer care teams. In my case, my radiation oncologist referred me to Integrative Medicine at Mayo. Your oncologist may be able to do the same. If you'd like help in finding such a physician please let me know and I'll add websites to help you with your search.

7) Do you already see a mental health therapist? If no, then a therapist such as a psychologist or social worker who specializes in working with cancer patients in treatment would be of great support.

This is a start. Will you let me know what information I've provided that is helpful and what is not? And ask more questions so I/we can provide you with all the support that we can?