Both types are diagnosed and usually treated in a similar way.
Cervical cancer information leaflet.
When cancer starts in the cervix it is called cervical cancer.
The cervix connects the vagina birth canal to the upper part of the uterus.
The cervix is part of the female reproductive system.
Medlineplus health topic english pruebas y exámenes para el cáncer de cuello uterino.
Cancer is always named for the part of the body where it starts even if it spreads to other body parts later.
The main symptom is unusual bleeding from the vagina.
Cervical cancer is when abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix grow in an uncontrolled way.
Published 1 august 2011.
See separate leaflet called cancer for more information about cancer in general.
Added link to new audio version of leaflet.
Cancer of the cervix information leaflet this leaflet has been written to help you understand about cancer of the cervix cervical cancer its diagnosis treatment and support available.
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.
They cover issues including signs of cancer going to the doctors checking for cancers and dealing with bereavement.
It is the opening to the vagina from the womb.
It can be very difficult for people with learning disabilities to find suitable information about cancer.
Tema de salud de medlineplus español spanish national library of medicine.
You may wish to discuss some aspects with your doctor or clinical nurse specialist.
Adenocarcinoma cervical cancer is less common.
Information leaflets these leaflets explain cervical screening and support the nhs cervical screening programme.
Finding changes in the cells through screening can help to prevent cancer.
Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control.
The use of photographic and cartoon images also varied according to target audience.
There are leaflets books websites and videos about cancer for people with learning disabilities.
Updated cervical screening leaflet.
This develops from a glandular cell a cell that makes mucus within the cervical canal which becomes cancerous.
Various strains of the human papillomavirus hpv a sexually transmitted infection play a role in causing most cervical cancer.
