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Cervical Cancer

Learn about this highly preventable disease.

What an Abnormal Pap Smear Really Means—And What Comes Next

In most cases, there’s no need to worry.

Cervical Cancer Rates Are Falling Dramatically Thanks to HPV Vaccines

Recent research provides compelling evidence.

This Is What Sex After Gynecological Cancer Is Really Like

“You go through this life-altering experience and then you can’t have a good orgasm? Sorry. No.”

I Was Told I Had an STI. It Was Actually Cervical Cancer

“How did my symptoms keep getting overlooked? I was so angry.”

6 Signs of Cervical Cancer That Can Be Too Easy to Miss

Some of the symptoms can be mistaken for period problems.

My Mother Died of Cervical Cancer. Now I’m an HPV Vaccine Advocate.

I often think of my mother when counseling patients.

Cervical Dysplasia: Is It Cancer?

Learn what to expect if a recent Pap test showed abnormal cells on the surface of your cervix (cervical dysplasia).

Cervical Cysts: Can They Be Cancerous?

Cervical cysts usually aren't cancerous. Some types of cervical cysts are so common that they're considered a normal feature of cervical anatomy.

Understanding Cervical Cancer

Symptoms, causes, the HPV vaccine, and treatments

The Honest Advice Erin Andrews Has for Anyone Facing a Cancer Diagnosis

"You need the first 24-48 hours for a meltdown."

Country Singer Joey Feek Died From Cervical Cancer—What You Need To Know

With regular screening, cervical cancer is relatively easy to detect and treat.