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 information leaflet.
Various strains of the human papillomavirus hpv a sexually transmitted infection play a role in causing most cervical cancer.
Cancer is always named for the part of the body where it starts even if it spreads to other body parts later.
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The cervix is part of the female reproductive system.
Cervical cancer is when abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix grow in an uncontrolled way.
Information leaflets these leaflets explain cervical screening and support the nhs cervical screening programme.
See separate leaflet called cancer for more information about cancer in general.
Published 1 august 2011.
Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control.
You may wish to discuss some aspects with your doctor or clinical nurse specialist.
When cancer starts in the cervix it is called cervical cancer.
Finding changes in the cells through screening can help to prevent cancer.
It can be very difficult for people with learning disabilities to find suitable information about cancer.
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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.
Adenocarcinoma cervical cancer is less common.
Medlineplus health topic english pruebas y exámenes para el cáncer de cuello uterino.
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Both types are diagnosed and usually treated in a similar way.
Cartoon images were used most often in leaflets targeted to minority groups while photographs.
There are leaflets books websites and videos about cancer for people with learning disabilities.
They cover issues including signs of cancer going to the doctors checking for cancers and dealing with bereavement.
The main symptom is unusual bleeding from the vagina.
All cervical cancer specific leaflets were designed to provide information for women after an abnormal result and with a cervical cancer diagnosis 6 6 leaflets.
This develops from a glandular cell a cell that makes mucus within the cervical canal which becomes cancerous.
The use of photographic and cartoon images also varied according to target audience.
