What is cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is a malignant growth that occurs in the cervix. It connects the uterus with the vaginal canal. You can touch it with their fingers inside the vagina.
It is believed that cervical cancer is caused by a sexually transmitted virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). Only certain types of HPV can cause cancer.
Usually, this virus causes cancer in the cervix, but HPV can also be responsible for cancer in the vagina, vulva, and ano-rectal area (in men or women) and on the penis.
It’s called “dysplasia” to the appearance of abnormal cells in the cervix. When dysplasia is diagnosed and treated early, it can prevent cancer. Cervical cancer begins in some cells, but gradually grows in size. This growth usually occurs over a period of ten years or more.
When this growth can be seen and felt in a pelvic exam, called a tumor. If the tumor is not treated, can spread to other areas such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes and vagina. If cervical cancer is not treated can become a lethal condition.
Who is at risk of developing cervical cancer?
