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Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer continues to affect women of all ages worldwide. The disease often presents no symptoms in its early stages, which is why it is often referred to as one of the “silent killers.”

Key Facts

  • Most cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can be passed from one person to another through sexual activity.
  • With the advent of the HPV vaccine and regular Pap screening tests, most cervical cancers can now be prevented.
  • In 2023, it is estimated that 13,960 women will be diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer in the U.S. and 4,310 patients will lose their battle with the disease.
  • Although the number of new cases has been declining over the past decades in the U.S., thanks to Pap screening, cervical cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer for women worldwide.
Source: American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts & Figures 2023; World Health Organization 2022

Signs and Symptoms

A symptom is a change in the body that a person can see and/or feel. A sign is a change that the doctor sees during an examination or on a laboratory test result. If you have any of the symptoms below, it does not mean you have cancer but you should see your doctor or health care professional so that the cause can be found and treated, if needed.

  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding
  • An unusual discharge from the vagina
  • Pain during sex
  • Pain in the pelvic region
  • Swelling of the legs (ADVANCED)
  • Problems urinating or having a bowel movement
  • Blood in the urine
Source: American Cancer Society
Cervical Cancer Location
13960
expected diagnoses in 2023
4310
deaths expected in 2023
4
third most common cancer for women
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Researchers Working on Cervical Cancer

Paul Fisher, M.Ph., Ph.D.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Webster K. Cavenee, Ph. D.
Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
Harold F. Dvorak, M.D.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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