DISEASE SCANNER
Global Incurable Diseases Tracker
Cervical Cancer
Cancer that begins in the cervix, almost always caused by persistent HPV infection. One of most preventable cancers through screening and vaccination. Declining in developed countries due to screening.
600.0K
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Symptoms
Treatment Options
Risk Factors
Diagnostic Methods
- 1Pap smear
- 2HPV testing
- 3Colposcopy
- 4Cervical biopsy
- 5Endocervical curettage
- 6Cone biopsy
- 7CT/MRI/PET (staging)
- 8Cystoscopy/proctoscopy (advanced)
Prognosis
Excellent when detected early/prevented; 92% 5-year survival for localized disease. Screening and vaccination make this highly preventable. Advanced disease more challenging but still treatable. Global disparities in outcomes significant.
Prevention
- HPV vaccination
- Regular Pap smears/HPV testing
- Smoking cessation
- Safe sex practices
- Limit sexual partners
- Barrier contraception
Research Status
HPV vaccination dramatically reducing incidence. Screening (Pap smear, HPV testing) highly effective. LEEP and cone biopsy for precancer. Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy for invasive. Immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) for advanced.
Affected Countries
Sources
- https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cervical-cancer.html
- https://www.cervicalcancer.org
- https://www.who.int/cancer/prevention/diagnosis-screening/cervical-cancer
Medical Disclaimer
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