Cervical Cancer is cancer of the cervix

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Cervical cancer: A potentially life threatening disease

Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Cervical cancer is a serious condition that you should know about, and this Website provides important information to help you better understand this potentially life-threatening disease.

Cervical cancer is a serious condition that takes over 3,700 friends, wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters from us every year in the United States.

Learn more about cervical cancer.

	What causes cervical cancer? Unlike many other cancers, it’s caused by a virus.

	How common is it? Check out these statistics from the American Cancer Society.

	How is it detected? Learn about the simple test that can save your life.

	Does it have any symptoms? Here’s what to look for and what to tell your doctor.

	How is cervical cancer treated? Learn about the different choices.


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