Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a cancer that forms in the tissues of the
cervix. The cervix is the organ that connects the uterus and vagina. It is usually slow-growing and may not have symptoms.
Cervical cancer is almost always due to a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. For more information on HPV and cancer, click
here.
Cervical cancer is one of the types of cancer that can be screened for. For more information on cervical cancer screening options, click
here.
For more information on cervical cancer, visit the
National Cancer Institute and the
American Cancer Society.
Other Cervical Cancer Resources:
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Information on cervical cancer was adapted from the
National Cancer Institute.