Type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year in the U.S. It is most often discovered after a Pap test finds abnormal cells on the cervix. It is important to keep in mind that an abnormal test result does not mean you have cervical cancer. However, if the abnormal cells are left untreated, it can lead to cancer.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease that causes most cases of cervical cancer. Most individuals have HPV at one point in their lives, but it often goes away on its own. However, some types of HPV can cause cancerous cells to grow.
Cervical Cancer Treatment
Gynecologic Oncology at Penn State Cancer Institute provides comprehensive care for women with pelvic malignancies, including cervical cancer.
我们也是国家健康研究所（NIH） - 赞助妇科肿瘤学院的主要网站。这有助于我们提供最新的护理进步。
我们的全面服务包括：
- Treating cancers of the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tube and ovary
- 评估异常或困难的PAP涂片结果
- Evaluating and treating dysplasia of the vulva, vagina or cervix
- Evaluating and treating pelvic masses
- Evaluating and treating abnormal uterine bleeding and endometrial hyperplasia
- Gynecologic surgery, including medically compromised, or surgically challenging cases
- Chemotherapy
- 妇科癌症或恶性肿瘤患者的研究疗法
- Collaborative treatment plans with local oncologists for chemotherapy, radiation, and follow-up treatment
- Second opinions
Cervical Cancer Symptoms and Diagnosis
Cervical cancer is most often discovered after a Pap test finds abnormal cells on the cervix.
Symptoms
宫颈癌的症状包括：
- 性交后出血
- Bleeding between periods
- Bleeding after menopause
- 不寻常的阴道分配
- Pain during sex
如果您遇到任何这些症状，或对您的生殖健康有其他疑虑，您应立即安排与医生的预约。
Diagnosis
During your appointment, your doctor will complete a comprehensive exam, including:
- Asking questions about personal and family medical history
- Pelvic exam
- Pap test
If any of the tests or exams have abnormal results, your doctor will order additional tests. Those may include a colposcopy. Your doctor will examine your cervix with a magnifying glass, similar to a Pap test. A biopsy will be collected if your doctor sees any abnormalities. The tissue from the biopsy will be sent to a lab to identify pre-cancerous cells.
Your doctor may order another biopsy if tests show abnormal results. Diagnostic tests may also be ordered to learn more about the severity of abnormalities and if cancerous cells have spread.
Your doctor may refer you to a gynecologic oncologist if cervical cancer is found. Together, you and your gynecologic oncologist will work to create a plan that is right for you.
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