What is neuroendocrine cervical cancer?
What is neuroendocrine cervical cancer?
Small cell cancer of the cervix is a very rare type of cervical cancer. It is a neuroendocrine cancer. These are cancers that develop in the hormone producing cells of the neuroendocrine system. Around 3 out of 100 cervical cancers (3%) are this type.
What is the mortality rate of neuroendocrine tumors?
5-year relative survival rates for pancreatic NET
| SEER Stage | 5-year Relative Survival Rate |
|---|---|
| Localized | 93% |
| Regional | 74% |
| Distant | 24% |
| All SEER stages combined | 53% |
How long does it take for cervical cancer to spread to other organs?
Cervical cancer develops very slowly. It can take years or even decades for the abnormal changes in the cervix to become invasive cancer cells. Cervical cancer might develop faster in people with weaker immune systems, but it will still likely take at least 5 years.
Is there an aggressive form of cervical cancer?
The most aggressive form of cervical cancer is small cell cervical cancer, which is also called small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. It is a very rare type of cervical cancer. It usually affects less than 3 in every 100 (3%) women diagnosed with cervical cancer.
Can neuroendocrine tumors be fatal?
If the tumor has spread to nearby tissue or the regional lymph nodes, the 5-year survival rate is 95%. If the tumor has spread to distant areas of the body, the survival rate is 67%.
How serious is neuroendocrine tumors?
Compared with more common malignant tumors, neuroendocrine tumors are slow-growing but can produce amino acids that cause severe symptoms. Aggressive therapy is recommended to lessen the severity of symptoms or to prevent possible harm to the liver.
What is the final stage of cervical cancer?
Stage 4 means the cancer has spread to the bladder or back passage (rectum) or further away. The main treatments are surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy or a combination of these treatments. Or you might have treatment to control symptoms.
