For the earliest stage of cervical cancer—stage 0 – more than 90% of women survive at least five years after diagnosis; Stage I cervical cancer patients have a five-year survival rate of 80 – 93%. Women with stage II cervical cancer have a five-year survival rate of 58 – 63%. read more
Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix, the narrow opening into the uterus from the vagina. The normal “ectocervix” (the portion of the uterus extending into the vagina) is a healthy pink color and is covered with flat, thin cells called squamous cells. read more
cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the developed world. read more