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Cervical cancer
About cervical cancer
Cervical cancer means that cells in your cervix are growing abnormally and out of control. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. The cancer cells can spread to other parts of your body.
Once one of the most common causes of cancer death for women in the U.S., the cervical cancer death rate has decreased significantly with the increased use of the Pap test. This preventive screening, along with regular visits to your healthcare provider, ensure early detection and intervention.

Additional websites
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- UT Southwestern
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