WebMD's slideshow explains the symptoms, causes, treatments, and survival rates for cervical cancer. A close link to the human papillomavirus (HPV) offers a way to prevent many cases.
Cervical cancer (cancer of the cervix) is a malignant growth that develops in the tissues of the cervix, which is an organ in a woman’s reproductive tract located between the uterus and vagina. Although the malignancy can be due to other pathogenic factors, cervical cancer is often caused b...
There are different treatments for cervical cancer depending on how advanced it is, and you may need more than one form of treatment. If the cancer is only on the surface of your cervix, your doctor can remove or destroy cancerous cells with procedures such asLEEPor cold knife conization. I...
HPV infection is very common and does not lead to cancer in the majority of cases. Genital infections with HPVs typically cause no symptoms and go away on their own. Sometimes, however, the infection persists. Precancerous changes or ultimately cervical cancer only arises when there is persiste...
If you have symptoms of cervical cancer or screening tests show the possibility of cervical cancer, your healthcare provider will want to do follow-up tests to determine what’s going on. Along with a medical history, pelvic exam, andrectovaginal exam, you may undergo the following procedures...
It is important to note that these symptoms are not specific to cervical cancer and can be caused by a variety of conditions. What causes cervical cancer? Most cervical cancers are caused by longstanding infection with one of the human papillomaviruses (HPVs). HPV infection is very common, and...
It is important to note that these symptoms are not specific to cervical cancer and can be caused by a variety of conditions. What causes cervical cancer? Most cervical cancers are caused by longstanding infection with one of the human papillomaviruses (HPVs). HPV infection is very common, and...
Cervical cancer rarely causes symptoms in the early stages. Early signs and symptoms may include vaginal bleeding, discharge, and pelvic pain.
Causes and symptoms The causes of cervical cancer vary, but most cases are caused by complications associated with humanpapillomavirus(HPV) infection, asexually transmitted diseasethatinhibitsthe ability of cervical cells to suppress tumours. Other risk factors includesmoking, low socioeconomic status, an...
If the cancerous cells spread into the surrounding tissue and organs (including the bladder, bowel and liver) this can lead to other symptoms. Symptoms of this spread can include: bloody urine incontinence unusual changes to your bowel movements ...