Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer develops in the cells that line the cervix (lower area of the uterus).
There are three main types of cervical cancer:
- Squamous: About 90% of cervical cancers that originate most often in the transformation zone.
- Adenocarcinoma: Make up most other cases, develop from grand cells.
- Adenosquamous: Carcinomas or mixed carcinomas: the least common, a mix of the first two.
Find stories from real cervical cancer survivors to learn how others navigated diagnosis and treatment.
Cervical Cancer 101
Learn more about cervical cancer. In this guide, we will explore the symptoms, signs, screenings, causes, and treatment options for cervical cancer. Whether you want to learn about early warning signs or understand prevention and survivor rates, we’ve got you covered.
Cervical Cancer Patient Stories
Squamous
Mila L., Squamous Cell Cervical Cancer, Stage 1B1
Symptoms: Abnormal lump in cervix area, bleeding after sex
Treatments: Chemotherapy (cisplatin), radiation, adjuvant chemotherapy (carboplatin & paclitaxel
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Marissa N., Squamous Cell Cervical Cancer, Stage 3B
Symptom: Excessive and prolonged vaginal bleeding
Treatments: Chemotherapy (cisplatin), radiation, brachytherapy
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Brittany W., Squamous Cell Cervical Cancer, Stage 4B
Symptoms: Spotting after sex, eventual significant bleeding at random
Treatment: Chemotherapy (cisplatin) concurrent with radiation, 6 rounds adjuvant chemo, 2nd round radiation, immunotherapy trial, targeted therapy
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Kate R., Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin, Stage 3C
Symptoms: Intermittent spotting during or after sex, unpredictable menstrual cycle, abdominal pain particularly under the rib cage
Treatments: Chemotherapy (cisplatin & paclitaxel), immunotherapy (Keytruda), surgery (total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy & omentectomy)
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Adenocarcinoma
Kristine M., Adenocarcinoma Cervical Cancer, Stage 2B
Symptom: Tumor found during postpartum pap smear
Treatments: Colposcopy with endocervical curettage, cone biopsy, total abdominal radical open hysterectomy with lymph node removal
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Adenosquamous
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