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What is the prognosis (outlook) of cervical cancer?

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Prognosis

The outlook is best in those who are diagnosed when the cancer is confined to the cervix and has not spread. Treatment in this situation gives a good chance of cure. For women who are diagnosed when the cancer has already spread, a cure is less likely but still possible. Even if a cure is not possible, treatment can often slow down the progression of the cancer.

The treatment of cancer is a developing area of medicine. New treatments continue to be developed and the information on outlook above is very general. The specialist who knows your case can give more accurate information about your particular outlook, and how well your type and stage of cancer is likely to respond to treatment.

Further help and information

Cancerbackup:
3 Bath Place, Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3JR,
Tel: 0808 800 1234. Web: www.cancerbackup.org.uk
Provides information and support to anyone affected by cancer.

Cancer Research UK:
Their website www.cancerhelp.org.uk provides facts about cancer including treatment choices.

Jo's Trust - fighting cervical cancer:
A charity dedicated to women, their families and friends affected by pre-cancer and cancer of the cervix. Its primary activity is the provision of easily accessed good information, confidential medical advice and support about all aspects of this illness through www.jotrust.co.uk

Other support groups

See www.patient.co.uk/selfhelp.asp for a list of support groups for cancer patients.

References

F. Xavier Bosch & Thomas Iftner The Aetiology of Cervical Cancer, NHSCSP Publication No 22 September 2005
A A Garcia and Omid Hamid Cervical cancer. eMedicine. Article dated July 6 2006
Cancer Medicine 5th Edition 2000. Edited by Robert C. Bast et al.
Cancer Management 7th Edition 2003. Edited by Richard Pazdur et al.
Peto J, Gilham C, Fletcher O, et al; The cervical cancer epidemic that screening has prevented in the UK. Lancet. 2004 Jul 17-23;364(9430):249-56. [abstract]
NICE Guidance - cervical screening; Cervical cancer - cervical screening (review): Guidance 2003; Link to pdf file

Comprehensive patient resources are available at www.patient.co.uk

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