Recovering after Cervical Cancer

Recovering after Cervical Cancer

Recovering Strength and Function Post-Treatment Cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment—which often involves surgery (hysterectomy, trachelectomy) and radiation—are profoundly impactful events. While treatment focuses on survival, patients often face chronic side effects that drastically reduce their quality of life. Some of these issues relate particularly to the pelvic floor and surrounding musculoskeletal system. Common Pelvic Floor…

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Education on Prevention and Early Detection January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the critical importance of prevention, early detection, and education surrounding this disease. At the heart of this campaign is the reminder that cervical cancer treatment has a high survival rate (91%) when detected early. This number drops to…

January is Cervical Awareness Month

January is Cervical Awareness Month

At Body Harmony Physical Therapy, we specialize in pelvic health and orthopedic conditions. This month we are highlighting Cervical Cancer. Later this month we will publish blogs related to premature ejaculation in men and tips for male pelvic health. Cervical cancer remains a significant health concern, with around 14,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the…

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. About 14,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year in the United States. Early detection is key as this particular disease tends to spread fast and quietly. Cervical cancer generally has no signs or symptoms until the later stages. Prevention and early detection has shown to dramatically reduce…