Cervical cancer is common, affecting more than three thousand women annually in the UK. Being diagnosed with any cancer can be overwhelming but The London Clinic can offer expert treatment, sensitive support and a comfortable, stress-free environment in which to recuperate.
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Cervical cancer treatment consultation at The London Clinic
As with most cancers, early diagnosis and treatment can increase the chance of a cure.
Management by a consultant with expertise in gynaecological oncology can help identify the disease, remove the cancer and support you as you recover.
The best treatment for your cervical cancer will depend on the size and stage of the tumour.
Your consultant may order some investigations to gather more information.
They will then customise your treatment according to your needs.
Your treatment recommendation is planned during a multidisciplinary team meeting.
Surgery is usually the first line of treatment and some women may need further therapy to prevent the cancer spreading or recurring.
FAQs
In the early stages, there may be no symptoms or signs, but later you may notice:
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding, including heavier loss or bleeding between periods.
- Vaginal bleeding after sex.
- Vaginal discharge which may be unpleasant or unusual.
- If the cancer grows bigger, it can block the urine flow out of the bladder, causing back pain.
The London Clinic offers a range of investigations to detect cervical cancer in a private, comfortable and efficient environment.
If you have any symptoms or wish to have a cervical screening test, contact us to make an appointment.
Cervical smear:Â Smear tests can detect abnormal cells on the cervix that could to lead to cancer.
Identifying these at an early stage, means they can be destroyed to prevent cancer developing.
Colposcopy:Â Colposcopy is a way of examining the cervix. A speculum is inserted into the vagina and a microscope is used to inspect the neck of the womb and to take biopsies.
If any abnormalities are found, treatment to destroy or remove the cells can also be performed by colposcopy.
The London Clinic has a colposcopy suite with a dedicated female nurse present. Gynaecology consultants who specialise in the assessment and treatment of cervical disease will perform the procedure and support you through the process.
The cervix is the neck of the womb. It is lined by a membrane of cells that can change and become abnormal. If left, these cells can sometimes become cancerous and grow into tumours.
The risk of getting cancer is linked to age, genetic background and lifestyle. In the UK, more than half of women with cervical cancer are under 45 and although all women could potentially develop the disease, some people are at increased risk:
Women with human papillomavirus infection (HPV). Research shows that some high-risk strains of HPV may cause cervical cancer.Â
However, the genital wart virus, HPV, is common and easily transmitted during sexual contact.
Most infected women have no symptoms, so without testing, it’s impossible to know if you’re at risk.
Other lifestyle factors are also linked to cervical cancer but this may be because they are also associated with an increased risk of HPV infection. These include:
- The oral contraceptive pill.
- Smoking.
- First intercourse at a younger age.
- High number of sexual partners.
- HIV infection.
Consultants
We offer Fixed Price Packages
Where possible, we’ll provide a fixed-price package for your hospital care. This covers your hospital stay, nursing, and use of our facilities, giving you a clear guide to what those costs will be.
- Pre-op assessment
- Hospital stay, nursing care and meals
- Tests, scans and physio during your stay
- Take-home medication (up to 5 days)
- Post-op follow-up appointments
- Standard equipment or prosthesis (if needed)
- Unplanned extended stay or ITU (if clinically required)
- Initial consultation and any tests done during it
- Consultant and anaesthetist fees (quoted separately)
- Physio or therapy before or after your stay
- Diagnostics before admission (unless agreed in your plan)
- Specialist medication beyond 5 days
- Ambulance transport or bespoke prosthetics
Your consultant’s fees are quoted separately and shared directly by their office after your consultation. These professional fees cover the time, expertise, and care provided by your consultant before, during, and after your treatment. See our full terms and conditions
Why choose The London Clinic?
Trusted for over 90 years, The London Clinic is an independent charitable hospital that reinvests into care, research, and support for those who can’t easily access private treatment.
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0% Finance Options
We’ve teamed up with Chrysalis to offer you funding options that allow you to spread the cost of your treatment.
If you choose to pay for your treatment at The London Clinic over 12 months, you can make use of a great 0% interest option and pay nothing extra. Or you can choose to pay over two to five years at 14.9% APR.
Trustees of the London Clinic Ltd trading as The London Clinic is an Appointed Representative of Chrysalis Finance Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The London Clinic is a credit broker, not a lender. The provider of a payment scheme which is not offered through or by Chrysalis Finance Limited may not be so authorised and regulated. Cancer treatments or transplants aren’t covered by finance packages. Finance options are only available for UK patients.