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Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer occurs in the cervix and is caused by HPV infection. Early stage cervical cancer has no symptoms, while later stages can cause vaginal bleeding and discharge or pelvic pain. Cervical cancer types include squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Risk factors include multiple sexual partners, early sexual activity, other STIs, smoking, and a weakened immune system. Prevention includes the HPV vaccine, Pap tests, safe sex practices, and not smoking.

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Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer occurs in the cervix and is caused by HPV infection. Early stage cervical cancer has no symptoms, while later stages can cause vaginal bleeding and discharge or pelvic pain. Cervical cancer types include squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Risk factors include multiple sexual partners, early sexual activity, other STIs, smoking, and a weakened immune system. Prevention includes the HPV vaccine, Pap tests, safe sex practices, and not smoking.

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CERVICAL

CANCER

WHAT IS CERVICAL
CANCER?
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix —
the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina
Various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted
infection, play a role in causing most cervical cancer.

SYMPTOMS
Early-stage cervical cancer generally produces no signs or symptoms.
Signs and symptoms of more-advanced cervical cancer include:
Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause
Watery, bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and have a foul
odor
Pelvic pain or pain during intercourse

TYPES OF CERVICAL CANCER


The main types of cervical cancer are:
Squamous cell carcinoma = this type of cervical cancer begins in the
thin, flat cells (squamous cells) lining the outer part of the cervix, which
projects into the vagina. Most cervical cancers are squamous cell
carcinomas.
Adenocarcinoma = this type of cervical cancer begins in the column-
shaped glandular cells that line the cervical canal.

RISK FACTORS
Risk factors for cervical cancer include:
Many sexual partners
Early sexual activity
Other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
A weakened immune system
Smoking

WAYS TO PREVENT CERVICAL CANCER


To reduce your risk of cervical cancer:
Ask your doctor about the HPV vaccine
Have routine Pap tests
Practice safe sex
Don't smoke

SOURCES
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-
cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352501

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