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Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in a woman's cervix (the entrance to the womb from the vagina).
Articles for Cervical cancer
Causes of cervical cancer
In almost all cases, cervical cancer is the result of a change in cell DNA caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV).
Complications of cervical cancer
Read about the complications of cervical cancer, includingpossible side effects of treatment, such as early menopause, narrowing of the vagina and lymphoedema.
Diagnosing cervical cancer
Early diagnosis of cervical cancer is crucial. Read about the tests you'll have to discover whether you have cancer and the tests used to find out whether your cancer has spread.
Introduction
Cancer of the cervix often has no symptoms in its early stages. If you do have symptoms, the most common is unusual vaginal bleeding, which can occur after sex, in between periods or after the menopause.
Living with cervical cancer
The impact of cervical cancer on your daily life will depend on the stage of cancer and the treatment you're having.
Preventing cervical cancer
There's no single way to completely prevent cervical cancer, but there are things that can reduce your risk.
Symptoms of cervical cancer
Read more about the symptoms of cervical cancer including unusual vaginal bleeding, pain or discomfort during sex and an unpleasant smelling vaginal discharge.
Treating cervical cancer
Treatment for cervical cancer depends on how far the cancer has spread. As cancer treatments are often complex, hospitals use multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to treat cervical cancer and tailor the treatment programme to the individual.
