Cervical Cancer - HPV Related Disease
Cervical Cancer FAQ
How does cervical cancer develop?
Cervical cancer develops very slowly from abnormal cell changes in the cervix. These changes do not cause any symptoms, but they may be found with cervical screening tests. If the tests show abnormal cell changes, treatment can prevent cancer developing. The cervix is the lower part of the womb (uterus) that joins to the top of the vagina.
What is cervix cancer?
The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb). The cervix connects the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). Cervical cancer usually develops slowly over time. Before cancer appears in the cervix, the cells of the cervix go through changes known as dysplasia, in which abnormal cells begin to appear in the cervical tissue.
How common is cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally with an estimated 604 000 new cases and 342 000 deaths in 2020. The highest rates of cervical cancer incidence and mortality are in low- and middle-income countries.
What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?
This booklet is about the main symptoms of cervical cancer. Very early-stage cervical cancer may not cause any symptoms. It is usually found and treated because of cervical screening tests. vaginal bleeding between periods, after sex, or after the menopause. We have more information about the signs and symptoms of cervical cancer.
What is cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is when abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix grow in an uncontrolled way. The cervix is part of the female reproductive system. It is the opening to the vagina from the womb. The main symptom is unusual bleeding from the vagina. Finding changes in the cells through screening can help to prevent cancer developing.
What happens when cancer starts in the cervix?
When cancer starts in the cervix, it is called cervical cancer. The cervix connects the vagina (birth canal) to the upper part of the uterus. The uterus (or womb) is where a baby grows when during pregnancy. Anyone with a cervix is at risk for cervical cancer. It occurs most often in people over age 30.
What causes cervical cancer?
It's part of the reproductive system and is sometimes called the neck of the womb. Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by an infection from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). It can often be prevented by attending cervical screening, which aims to find and treat changes to cells before they turn into cancer.
Cervical Cancer References
If you want to know more about Cervical Cancer, consider exploring links below:
What Is Cervical Cancer
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-cancer/
- https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/cervical-cancer
- https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cervical-cancer
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