Cervical Cancer

The incidence and mortality rates for cervical cancer in Australia have been falling for many years, due mainly to the widespread use of Pap smear screening tests and the subsequent treatment of any precancerous abnormalities.

Follow the links below to find information on risk factors, diagnosis, treatments and statistics for cervical cancer.

Reviewed November 2009

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Risk Factors and Prevention of Cervical Cancer
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Links to information on risk factors, prevention and detection of cervical cancer.
Treatments for Cervical Cancer
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Links to information on treatment options for cervical cancer.

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Title:   Cervical cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cancer of the cervix (cervical cancer) is linked to cell changes (dysplasia) caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). There are two main types of cervical cancer squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. All women aged between 18 and 70 years who have ever had sex should have regular two-yearly Pap tests to check for changes in cervical cells.
Date:   Nov 2009

Title:   Cancerscreening.gov.au
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Cancer Screening page provides information on the national screening programs for bowel cancer, breast cancer and cervical cancer: Bowel Cancer Screening Program, BreastScreen Australia, and the National Cervical Screening Program.
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   Cervical cancer (squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Cervix cancers may be of the squamous cell carcinoma type and usually arise from the epithelium lining the cervix. 90% of all carcinomas of the cervix are of the squamous cell type. Provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Date:   Feb 2008
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