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Cancer of the Cervix

Source: www.cancer.gov
Topic: Cervix
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Sort Desciption: This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet has important information about cancer* of the cervix. Cancer of the cervix is also called cervical cancer. You will read about causes, screening, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. You will also find ideas about how to cope with the disease.

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The cervix is part of a womanâ s reproductive system. It is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ in the lower abdomen. The cervix connects the uterus to the vagina. The vagina leads to the outside of the body. The cervical canal is a passageway. Blood flows from the uterus through the canal into the vagina during a womanâ s menstrual period. The cervix also produces mucus. The mucus helps sperm move from the vagina into the uterus. During pregnancy, the cervix is tightly closed to help keep the baby inside the uterus. During childbirth, the cervix dilates (opens) to allow the baby to pass through the vagina. Foctors cannot always explain why one woman develops cervical cancer and another does not. However, we do know that a woman with certain risk factors may be more likely than others to develop cervical cancer. A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of developing a disease. Studies have found a number of factors that may increase the risk of cervical cancer. These factors may act together to increase the risk even more: ...

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