Where cervical cancer begins

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Where cervical cancer begins

Illustration of cervix and squamous and glandular cells.

Two types of cells line the surface of the cervix, and both can become cancerous. One type (glandular cells) has a column-shaped appearance. The other type (squamous cells) is thin and flat. The boundary between the two types of cells is where cervical cancer most commonly occurs.
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