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How is cervical cancer diagnosed?

If you have had a cervical screening (smear) test and abnormal cells have been found, you will be referred for a colposcopy to take a...

Diagnosing and treating cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is cancer anywhere in the cervix, the opening between the vagina and uterus (womb). The HPV virus causes most cancers of...

What is a Laparoscopy?

A laparoscopy is a keyhole surgery or minimal access surgery, to examine your womb (uterus), fallopian tubes and ovaries. It is used to...

What is a colposcopy?

A colposcopy is a test to an examine the cervix. It’s a routine and painless procedure, usually done if you had a cervical screening test...

Stages and grading of gynaecological cancer

Stages of cancer The stage of cancer describes the size of the cancer and how far it has spread. Cancer cells grow in an uncontrolled way...

All about Cervical Cancer

Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 2022 What is the cervix? The cervix is the neck of the uterus and connect the uterus to the vagina....

Pelvic pain

Pelvic pain, or pain in your lower abdomen can come on suddenly and intensely, or be persistent over months. Symptoms of pelvic pain...

What causes cervical cancer?

The cervix joins the top of the vagina to the lower part of the uterus (womb). Your body is made up of cells and new ones are produced to...

What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer may not cause symptoms, which is why is is important to attend regular cervical screening examinations (smear tests)....

The information about conditions and treatments in these articles is generic and is not intended to be for medical diagnosis. Your medical professional will discuss your condition, diagnosis and treatment options to you based on your individual circumstance.