Lung metastasis in cervical cancer is attributed to hematogenous spread. The reported incidence of lung metastasis in cervical cancer ranges from 4.16% to 7.7% 3, 6, 7. Most patients are asymptomatic and detect on routine chest X-ray or computed tomography at outpatient follow-up visit 6, 8.

Can cervical cancer spread to your lungs?

Cervical cancer spreads most often to nearby tissues in the pelvis, lymph nodes, or the lungs. It may also spread to the liver or bones. When cancer spreads from its original place to another part of the body, the new tumor has the same kind of cancer cells and the same name as the original tumor.

Can cervical cancer affect breathing?

Symptoms if cancer has spread to the lungs breathlessness. ongoing chest infections. coughing up blood. a build up of fluid between the chest wall and the lung (a pleural effusion)

What is the primary treatment of choice for metastatic cervical cancer?

When cervical cancer has come back after treatment, called recurrent cancer, or if cervical cancer has spread beyond the pelvis, called metastatic disease, it can be treated with a platinum-based chemotherapy combined with the targeted therapy bevacizumab (Avastin).

What are the symptoms of cervical cancer spreading?

Signs and symptoms of more-advanced cervical cancer include:

  • Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause.
  • Watery, bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and have a foul odor.
  • Pelvic pain or pain during intercourse.

What is the survival rate of metastatic cervical cancer?

The 5-year survival rate for metastatic cervical cancer is 16.5% compared to 91.5% for localized cervical cancer [2].

Can lung metastases be cured?

A lung metastasis is a serious, life-threatening condition that’s difficult to treat successfully, although in certain cases the patient can gain years—and sometimes even be cured—by surgically removing the growth.

Can cervical cancer cause cough?

When cervical cancer has metastasized, patients may develop a blood-tinged cough, bone pain and/or swelling of lymph nodes near the neck. Most cervical cancer is caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), which attacks cells on the surface of the cervix.