Cervical cancer key messages
Prevention and early diagnosis can save lives What you need to know about cervical cancer Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix. The cervix connects a woman’s womb and her vagina. It is also...
View ArticleDiagnosing cervical cancer
If cervical cancer is suspected, you will be referred to a gynaecologist (a specialist in treating conditions of the female reproductive system). Referral will be recommended if the results of your...
View ArticleSymptoms of cervical cancer
The symptoms of cervical cancer aren’t always obvious and it may not cause any symptoms at all until it has reached an advanced stage. This is why it’s very important for you to attend your screening...
View ArticleTreating cervical cancer
Cancer treatment team Many hospitals use multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to treat cervical cancer. MDTs are made up of a number of different specialists who work together to make decisions about the...
View ArticleLiving with cervical cancer
Life after treatment How cervical cancer affects your daily life will depend very much on what stage your disease is at, and what treatment you’re having. Many women with cervical cancer have a...
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View ArticleCauses of cervical cancer
Cancer begins with a change in the structure of the DNA that’s present in all human cells. DNA provides the cells with a basic set of instructions, including when to grow and reproduce. A change in...
View ArticleComplications of cervical cancer
Complications of cervical cancer can occur in one of two ways: as a side effect of treatment the result of advanced cervical cancer Side effects Early menopause If your ovaries are surgically removed,...
View ArticlePreventing cervical cancer
Safer sex There’s a strong link between certain types of human papilloma virus (HPV) and abnormalities that may develop into cervical cancer. HPV is spread through unprotected sex, so using a condom...
View ArticleIntroduction of cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is an uncommon type of cancer that develops in a woman’s cervix. The cervix is the entrance to the womb from the vagina. Cervical cancer often has no symptoms in its early stages. If...
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