Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix, which is part of a female's reproductive system. Cervical cancer almost always stems from the sexually transmitted disease known as human papillomavirus.¹

Fast Facts

3rd most common type of cancer²
Main types: Squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma
Over 20% of cases: Over 65³
Pap smear important for early diagnosis⁴
Usually asymptomatic⁵
Almost always caused by HPV⁶
Many cases preventable via HPV Vaccine⁶
Rarely develops in women under 20³
Most cases seen in women under 50³

Types and Incidence

While there are two predominant classifications of cervical cancer, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, about 80 to 90 percent of cases are squamous cell carcinomas. Adenocarcinomas account for about 10 to 20 percent of cervical cancer cases, but they are growing in prevalence in women ranging from 20 to 30 years old.⁷

Cervical cancer can be either invasive or noninvasive, with the noninvasive forms being about four times more common than invasive cases.

United States Statistics

New cases (invasive): Estimated 11,170 in 2008³
Deaths: Estimated 3,870 in 2008³
Deaths dropped 74% between 1955 and 1992³
Death rate declines by 4% each year³
Annual cost: Estimated $1.7 billion⁸

Disclaimer

This page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have cervical cancer, please consult your doctor.

Related Pages on Mahalo

HPV - Human Papillomavirus | HPV Vaccine | Pap Smear | Ovarian Cancer | Chemotherapy | Radiation Therapy | Hysterectomy | Viral Infections | Jade Goody Cancer

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American Cancer Society (ACS): Detailed Guide: Cervical Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI): Cervical Cancer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Cervical Cancer
MedlinePlus: Cervical Cancer
Wikipedia: Cervical Cancer
MayoClinic.com: Cervical Cancer
WebMD: Cervical Cancer Center

Cervical Cancer News

Google News: Cervical Cancer
HealthDay: Daily Stress May Raise Women's Risk of Cervical Cancer (February 15, 2008)
FOXNews.com: Twins Save Mom's Life, Kick Loose Deadly Tumor From Mom's Cervix... (February 4, 2008)
FOXNews.com: Cervical Cancer Vaccine Called Most Painful Shot (January 4, 2008)
New Scientist: Girls should get cervical cancer jab, says EU (January 22, 2008)
HealthDay: Precancerous Lesions Raise Cervical Cancer Risk (October 26, 2007)
HealthDay: Gene-Based Screen Spots Cervical Cancer Earlier (October 14, 2007)
Boston Globe: Maine ties for 3rd in cervical cancer prevention (March 18, 2007)
Forbes.com: France recommends 14 yr old girls get cervical cancer jab... (March 16, 2007)
San Francisco Chronical: Cervical cancer vaccine bill stalls (March 14, 2007)

Cervical Cancer Facts

ACS: What is Cervical Cancer?
NCI: Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer: Questions and Answers
Discovery Health: Cervical Cancer Facts to Know
NCI: What You Need to Know About Cancer of the Cervix
MedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia: Cervical Cancer
National Women's Health Information Center: Cervical Cancer
MedicineNet.com:Cervical Cancer (Cancer of the Cervix)

Cervical Cancer Staging and Survival Rates

Cervical Cancer Causes and Symptoms

ACS: Do We Know What Causes Cervical Cancer?
MayoClinic.com: Cervical Cancer: Signs and Symptoms | Causes

Cervical Cancer Treatment Options

NCI: Cervical Cancer Treatment | Treatment Options By Stage
Discovery Health: Cervical Cancer Treatment
MayoClinic.com: Cervical Cancer: Treatment
Dana Farber Cancer Institute: Treatment Option Overview

Cervical Cancer Prevention

Mahalo's Guide to the HPV Vaccine
Food and Drug Administration: Cervical Cancer Screening
CDC: National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
MayoClinic.com: Cervical Cancer Vaccine: Who Needs It, How It Works
New York Times: Furor on Rush to Require Cervical Cancer Vaccine (February 17, 2007)
HealthDay: Dealing Cervical Cancer a Knockout Blow (April 18, 2008)

Cervical Cancer Scientific and Medical Journal Articles

Journal of the American Medical Association Search: Cervical Cancer
PubMed Central Search: Cervical Cancer
Molecular Cancer Research: Detecting Cervical Cancer by Quantitative Promoter Hypermethylation... (2004)
Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention: Breast and cervical cancer screening interventions... (1998)
Cancer Research: Cytohistopathology of Cervical Cancer (June 1, 1973)

Cervical Cancer Clinical Trials

NCI: Cervical Cancer Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov: Cervical Cancer
CenterWatch: Clinical Trials: Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer Support Groups

Eyes on the Prize: Support and Information for Gynecologic Cancer
National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC): Phone/e-mail Pals

Cervical Cancer Discussion and Blogs

HealthBoards: Cancer: Cervical & Ovarian Message Boards
The Cancer Blog: Posts from the Cervical Cancer Category
NCCC: Survivor Stories