Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer means that cells in your cervix are growing abnormally and out of control. The cancer cells can spread to other parts of your body.

The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

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By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: October 9, 2012
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Ross Berkowitz, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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