Insights about cervical cancer

Abstract: Cervical cancer ranks fourth globally among cancers that affect women, after lung, colorectal, and breast cancers. The WHO reports that there are over 4 lakh cervical cancer deaths and 6 lakh new cases annually which are highly concerning numbers. Cervical cancer is usually preventable and has significantly greater survival chances when detected early. In high-income countries with robust screening and vaccination programs, it is a rare disease. But the disease kills women in low- and middle-income countries, where there are scarcities of resources and hence it becomes a severe and irreversible illness. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, either alone or in combination. This review paper discusses stages, complications, causes, and treatment plans for cervical cancer.

Keywords: Cervical cancer, Stages, Risk factors, Complications