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Cervical cancer

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Cervical cancer is caused by a very common virus called Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Most women get HPV without knowing and without it causing any harm. For a tiny few, around 2,800 women a year in the UK, it can lead to cervical cancer. However a new HPV vaccine could eradicate the virus completely and stop the next generation of women from getting cervical cancer. Meanwhile, regular smear tests are the best way to prevent it, so make sure you have yours. If diagnosed early, the vast majority of women can be treated very successfully.

For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of cervical cancer from patient.co.uk, read on.

The most common early symptom of cervical cancer (cancer of the cervix) is abnormal vaginal bleeding. Most cases develop in women in their 30s or 40s. If cervical cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, there is a good chance of a cure. Regular cervical screening tests can detect 'pre-cancer' which can be treated before cancer develops.

Next: What is the cervix?

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julie proud, 12 months

i think smear screening should be brought down to the age of 18 as alot of young woman are dying because you cant screened till the age of 25 i my self have suffered pre cancer 3 times and had to have treatment at hospital for it

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