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In-Depth

Cervical cancer

Risk factors

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Tests and diagnosis

  • HPV test HPV test — Overview covers risks, results of this test for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
  • Colposcopy Colposcopy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure to examine cervical cells.
  • Pap smear Pap smear — Overview covers risks, results of this cervical cancer detection procedure.
  • Pelvic exam Pelvic exam — Overview covers definition, what to expect and results of this procedure.

Treatments and drugs

  • Vaginal hysterectomy Vaginal hysterectomy removes the uterus through the vagina to treat gynecologic conditions.
  • Proton therapy Proton therapy — Comprehensive overview covers definition, risks, results of proton radiation therapy.
  • Fertility preservation: Understand your options before cancer treatment Fertility preservation — Know what you can do to preserve your fertility before cancer treatment.
  • Abdominal hysterectomy Abdominal hysterectomy — Surgery that removes the uterus and treats gynecologic conditions, such as uterine cancer.
  • Chemotherapy Chemotherapy — Overview covers definition, risks, what to expect during cancer chemotherapy treatment.
  • Brachytherapy Brachytherapy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this type of radiation therapy for cancer.

Prevention

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