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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.CDC: Cervical Cancer
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Fast Facts
- 3rd most common type of cancerMedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia: Cervical Cancer
- Main types: Squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma
- Over 20% of cases: Over 65ACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Cervical Cancer?
- Pap smear important for early diagnosisACS: Can Cervical Cancer Be Found Early?
- Usually asymptomaticMayoClinic.com: Cervical Cancer: Symptoms
- Almost always caused by HPVACS: Can Cervical Cancer Be Prevented?
- Many cases preventable via HPV VaccineACS: Can Cervical Cancer Be Prevented?
- Rarely develops in women under 20ACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Cervical Cancer?
- Most cases seen in women under 50ACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Cervical Cancer?
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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.MayoClinic.com: What Is Cervical Cancer?Cervical cancer can be either invasive or noninvasive, with the noninvasive forms being about four times more common than invasive cases.
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United States Statistics
- New cases (invasive): Estimated 11,170 in 2008ACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Cervical Cancer?
- Deaths: Estimated 3,870 in 2008ACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Cervical Cancer?
- Deaths dropped 74% between 1955 and 1992ACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Cervical Cancer?
- Death rate declines by 4% each yearACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Cervical Cancer?
- Annual cost: Estimated $1.7 billionNCI: A Snapshot of Cervical Cancer
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View All Cervical Cancer Questions (188) | Ask a QuestionWhat is cervical cancer? (1 Answer)Please note, I don't have medical background. The following information was obtained from MayoClinic.com. You should contact real doctors for further information and clarification. According to MayoClinic,cervical cancer is one ... read moreWhat Causes Cervical Cancer?: Cervical Cancer is a Hot Button Topic Right Now (1 Answer)It is caused by Human Papillomavirus. read moreWhat happens if cervical cancer goes untreated? (4 Answers)I'm an RN. Having an annual Pap smear and HPV test is the best way to find cervical cancer in the early stages. (It can also monitor pre - cancerous ... read moreCan having safe sex help prevent cervical cancer? What are the factors contributing in increase in cervical cancer? (3 Answers)Nearly all cervical cancer is associated with the human papilloma virus (HPV). However, most women with HPV never develop cervical cancer. Risk factors include unsafe sex, early sexual activity (immature ... read more
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