Cervical Cancer Learning Center
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Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. |
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Symptoms
Most ot the time, early cervical cancer has no symptoms. Symptoms that may occur can include: Continuous vaginal disc...
Causes
Worldwide, cervical cancer is the third most common type of cancer in women. It is much less common in the United Sta...
Tests
Pre-cancerous changes of the cervix and cervical cancer can not be seen with the naked eye. Special tests and tools a...
Treatments
Treatment of cervical cancer depends on the stage of the cancer, the size and shape of the tumor, the age and general...
Drugs
Cervical cancer is a disease in which the cells of the cervix become abnormal and start to grow uncontrollably, formi...
Complications
Some types of cervical cancer do not respond well to treatment; The cancer may come back (recur) after treatment; Wom...
Prevention
A new vaccine to prevent cervical cancer is now available. In June 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approv...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you: Are a sexually active woman who has not had a Pap smear in the past year; Are ...
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