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Health Encyclopedia: Cervical Cancer Prognosis

Prognosis

The following are some examples of the time it takes for early stages of cervical dysplasia to progress to the next stage:

Only about 1% of untreated mild cervical dysplasia (CIN I) cases progress to severe dysplasia or cancer each year.
In women with untreated moderate dysplasia (CIN II), 16% will progress to the next stage in 2 years, while 25% will progress after 5 years.
Most untreated carcinomas in situ will develop into invasive cancers over a period of 10 - 12 years.

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Gardasil: The Cervical Cancer Vaccine

Cervical Cancer VaccineIn June 2006, the FDA approved Gardasil, the first vaccine designed to prevent cervical cancer. The vaccine is approved for females ages 9 ? 26. It protects against... Read more »

Cervical Cancer: Introduction

The cervix is the lower third portion of the uterus (womb). It serves as a neck to connect the uterus to the vagina. The opening of the cervix, called the os, remains small and narrow,... Read more »

Cervical Cancer: Risk Factors

According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 10,000 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2006. However, the number of new cervical cancer cases has... Read more »

Cervical Cancer: Treatment for Cervical Cancer

for Cervical CancerIn contrast to CIN, cervical cancer represents true invasion of cells beyond the epithelium into surrounding tissue. Cervical cancer may be detected in a biopsy performed... Read more »

Cervical Cancer: References

ReferencesBrewster WR, Hubbell FA, Largent J, Ziogas A, Lin F, Howe S, et al. Feasibility of management of high-grade cervical lesions in a single visit: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2005 Nov... Read more »

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