There are many different types of HPV virus, and only a few are linked to the development of cervical cancer.
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer
There are many different types of HPV virus, and only a few are linked to the development of cervical cancer.
Overview
- Cervical cancer is cancer that forms in a woman’s cervix, at the lower part of the uterus. It is caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). This is a common virus that also causes genital warts. There are many different types of HPV virus, and only a few are linked to the development of cervical cancer. There is now a vaccination that can protect against certain types of HPV, including most of those that cause cervical cancer. This has the potential to significantly reduce the number of women affected by cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is a serious medical condition that requires prompt attention and treatment.
Symptoms
You may have experienced abnormal vaginal bleeding or have an abnormal cervical pap smear.
The cervical cancer screening program is designed to identity pre-cancer and early cervical cancer, so it can be effectively treated before serious disease ensues.
Treatment
Treatment of cervical cancer requires a specialist in gynecologist cancers. This doctor is called a gynecology oncologist. The doctors at Central Gynaecology will liaise with the excellent team at Wellington Hospital for ongoing care.
Treatment depends on the extent of cancer. It may require surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy.
We can help
If you think you may have cervical cancer and would like to talk to us about how we can help, please feel free to contact us. You can also request an appointment online.
- Cervical cancer is cancer that forms in a woman’s cervix, at the lower part of the uterus. It is caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). This is a common virus that also causes genital warts. There are many different types of HPV virus, and only a few are linked to the development of cervical cancer. There is now a vaccination that can protect against certain types of HPV, including most of those that cause cervical cancer. This has the potential to significantly reduce the number of women affected by cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is a serious medical condition that requires prompt attention and treatment.
You may have experienced abnormal vaginal bleeding or have an abnormal cervical pap smear.
The cervical cancer screening program is designed to identity pre-cancer and early cervical cancer, so it can be effectively treated before serious disease ensues.
Treatment of cervical cancer requires a specialist in gynecologist cancers. This doctor is called a gynecology oncologist. The doctors at Central Gynaecology will liaise with the excellent team at Wellington Hospital for ongoing care.
Treatment depends on the extent of cancer. It may require surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy.
If you think you may have cervical cancer and would like to talk to us about how we can help, please feel free to contact us. You can also request an appointment online.
Related Conditions & Treatments
Related Conditions & Treatments
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