A brief assessment on cervical cancer

Abstract

The incidence of cervical cancer is most common in underdeveloped countries than developed countries. Cervical cancer is the third most common gynecologic malignancy worldwide. Cervix is the lower part of the uterus, the structure that dilates during childbirth to allow the baby to traverse the birth canal. This cancer is caused by human papilloma virus, a common sexually transmitted virus. Cervical cancers start in the squamous cells on the surface of the cervix. Cervical cancer can be prevented if precancerous lesions are identified early and treated promptly. Pap smears can help detect precancerous changes, which can be treated before they turn into cervical cancer. Treatment of cervical cancer relies upon on the stage of the cancer. Some Complications for the treatment of cervical cancer such as Surgery and radiation can create problems with sexual, bowel, and bladder function. Several preventive measures have been discussed in the present article. © 2011 Soumya D, et al.