Serum biochemical profile of patients suffering from cervical cancer in Mizoram

Abstract

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix. It is second most common cancer in developed regions and is one of the most common causes of cancer death in developing countries. In India, the cervical cancer ranks as the first most frequent cancer and the first most frequent cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of age. It is by far the most common Human papillomavirus infection (HPV) related disease and other risk factors includes smoking, a weak immune system, birth control pills, starting sex at a young age and having many sexual partners, but these are less important. In the investigation the serum biochemical profile of the cervical cancer patients undergoing treatment at Regional Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Zemabawk, Aizawl, Mizoram was estimated. The serum levels of triglyceride, alkaline phosphatase, gamma glutamyltransferase and chloride are on higher side while the observed level of cholesterol, creatinine and potassium are on higher margin of the normal reference range. The level of serum HDL-cholesterol was lower while the levels of magnesium and sodium were on lower margin of the normal reference range.