Cervical Cancer

A Pap test is used to detect abnormal cells in the cervix. It involves the collection of cells from the cervix for examination under the microscope. Various terms have been used to describe the abnormal cells that may be seen in Pap tests. Samples with... Full Answer

Regrettably, some cancers cannot be cured. If cervical cancer has progressed to the most advanced stages and spread to other organs of the body, there may no longer be treatment to prolong life. Palliative care is available to keep someone with advanced... Full Answer

There is some evidence that cervical cancer can run in families. Women with a sister or a mother who had cervical cancer are more at risk than women who have not had a family member with the disease. The risk could be two or even three time higher. There... Full Answer

For many years, doctors and scientists have known that certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) cause most cases of cervical cancer. Scientists have now devised testing to detect the presence of HPV DNA in samples obtained in a similar method to... Full Answer

Yes, cervical cancer is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). We now know that cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), although risk factors like smoking, weakened immune system, age over 40, and lack of regular pap tests do... Full Answer

Cervical cancer is a very common form of gynecologic cancer. About 8 in 100,000 American women develop cervical cancer each year. Cervical cancer can be easily detected and diagnosed during a routine pelvic exam. Full Answer

Symptoms of a cervical cancer do not show up when the cancer is in its earliest stages. If you are showing signs of any unusual vaginal bleeding or pain with intercourse, you should see your doctor. Some of the symptoms of cervical cancer are similar to... Full Answer