Cervical cancer or cancer of the cervix is a type of cancer that occurs in the cervix (cervix). It is closely related to the HPV virus. Often, it is a slow-growing cancer that may not have symptoms. Through the Pap smear is possible to perform the monitoring of women.
The diagnosis is made by observing under the microscope for abnormal cells of the cervix.
The cervix (cervical or uterine cervix) is the lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the upper end portion of the vagina.
Treatment
Treatment is usually with surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and depends on the conditions of patient, type of tumor and its origin.
Prevention
Prevention can be done through the HPV vaccine in people who have had no contact with the HPV virus.
Through the Pap smear is possible to perform the monitoring of women.
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