Cervical Cancer

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines protect against the types of HPV that most commonly cause cervical cancer. Two HPV vaccines are licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and... Full Answer

While there is not a vaccine for actual cervical cancer, a vaccine has been developed to prevent some human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. HPV is a leading cause of cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine works best when it is given before a young woman... Full Answer

If you have human papillomavirus (HPV), you should make sure you obtain routine Pap smears (women) or urine tests (men). Women should also have gynecologic examinations yearly, or as often as the gynecologist recommends. The importance of routine... Full Answer

The cervix is part of the uterus; however, uterine sarcoma and cervical cancer are not the same thing. They involve two different types of cancer - sarcoma versus carcinoma. Uterine sarcoma can spread into the cervix, in which case it is still considered... Full Answer

Two screening tests can help prevent cervical cancer or find it early: The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately. The human papillomavirus... Full Answer

Nearly a quarter of a million women in the United States are estimated to have been diagnosed with, treated for, or even cured of cervical cancer. Invasive cervical cancer may be seen in over 11,000 new women per year and 4,000 of may die each year from... Full Answer

We recommended that our daughters get the vaccine. Full Answer

Things that may increase your risk for cervical cancer include: Having an ongoing infection with a high-risk type of human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is the most common cause of cervical cancer.... Full Answer

Each year, more than 11,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States, and nearly 4,000 die. Most of these deaths could be prevented if women had tests to detect cervical precancer or cancer early. The most important risk factor for... Full Answer

As a cervical cancer survivor, I can tell you that it is not contagious.  But HPV, which is thought to be the cause of most cases of cervical cancer is contagious.  Now, there are many strains of HPV, and not all of them can cause cancer, but... Full Answer