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Cervical Cancer Signs And Symptoms

Health Encyclopedia: Cervical Cancer Treatment For Cervical Cancer

Treatment for Cervical Cancer


In 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 during colposcopy for an abnormal Pap smear, or it may be visible to the naked eye when the doctor performs a speculum exam.

Imaging Tests to Determine Extent of Tumor Spread. If invasive cancer is detected on biopsy, additional tests are performed to determine the tumor spread. The extent of the spr...

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Cervical Cancer Symptoms
...Cancer”, 2008, June 10, Updated by James R. Mason, M.D., National Institute of Health   “What are the Symptoms of Cervical Cancer?”, Updated 006, Sept 21, Updated by Bradley J. Monk,... Read more »
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