Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancerAbnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body. is cancer of the neck of the wombThe uterus. and is the second most common cancer in women worldwide, second only to breast cancer; however in the UK it is relatively uncommon. The National Screening Programme for Cervical Cancer is thought to save 5000 women’s lives in the UK each year. In the articles below, our Consultant Gynaecologist, Adeola Olaitan, who specialises in the diagnosisThe process of determining which condition a patient may have. and treatment of all types of gynaecological cancers, discusses the causes of cervicalRelating either to the cervix (the neck of the womb) or to the cervical vertebrae in the neck (cervical spine). cancer, the importance of screeningA way to identify people who may have a certain condition, among a group of people who may or may not seem to and the possible treatment options for the disease.

An easy to navigate introduction to our articles is available in our cervical cancer guide.