1. Clinical staging is done
2. Treatment if provided in stage I leads to survival rate of 80–90%
3. Surgery is preferred in young women with stage III disease
4. HPV virus is considered to be the causative agent
Which of the statements given above are correct?
This section evaluates the provided statements regarding Carcinoma Cervix to determine which are correct.
Correct. Clinical staging is a standard and essential part of evaluating the extent of Carcinoma Cervix, guiding treatment decisions.
Correct. When Carcinoma Cervix is diagnosed and treated in Stage I, the survival rate is typically high, commonly cited between 80% and 90%.
Incorrect. Stage III Carcinoma Cervix indicates advanced disease. Treatment usually involves radiation therapy, often combined with chemotherapy (chemoradiation), rather than preferring surgery as the primary modality.
Correct. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is strongly linked and considered the primary causative agent for most cases of Carcinoma Cervix.
Statements 1, 2, and 4 accurately describe aspects of Carcinoma Cervix management and etiology. Statement 3 is inaccurate regarding the preferred treatment for Stage III disease.
Therefore, the combination of correct statements is 1, 2, and 4.
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory procedure for FIGO staging of Carcinoma cervix?