Cervical Cancer


Last updated September 2009
Edited by: Guy Slowik, FRCS

Putting It All Together

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to cervical cancer.

  • Cervical cancer - cancer of the cervix The narrow, lower end of the uterus (womb)., which is the lower part of the uterus The female reproductive organ in which a fetus grows during pregnancy. Also called the womb. - can be prevented.

  • Early-stage cervical cancer is almost 100% curable.

  • Every woman who has reached the age of 18 or who is or has been sexually active should have regular Pap tests.

  • Women who don't have regular Pap tests are much more apt to develop cervical cancer than women who do.

  • A woman's sexual habits and Pap test The Papanicolau test; a test that detects abnormalities in the cells of the female genital tract. The test is performed by a health care provider, who uses a small brush or swab to brush along the cervix in order to obtain a sample of cells, which are then studied under a microscope. history are the best indicators of her chances of developing cervical cancer.

  • It is a myth that a woman only needs a Pap test if she is sexually permissive. Every woman over age 18 should get regular Pap tests.

  • Early-stage cervical cancer causes no symptoms. Abnormal bleeding and other symptoms rarely occur before the disease has become invasive.

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