The cells of the cervix, the lower portion of the uterus that attaches to the vagina, are where cervical cancer develops. Your doctor will likely perform a thorough check of your cervix if cervical cancer is suspected. To look for aberrant cells, a colposcope is a specialized magnifying device. Your doctor will probably collect a sample of cervical cells (a biopsy) during the colposcopic examination for laboratory analysis. Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery are all options for treating cervical cancer. Ask to be referred to a gynecologic oncologist, a medical professional with training in treating cancers of a woman's reproductive system, if your doctor diagnoses you with cervical cancer. Together, you and this doctor will develop a treatment strategy. Cervical
The cells of the cervix, the lower portion of the uterus that attaches to the vagina, are where cervical cancer develops. Your doctor will likely perform a thorough check of your cervix if cervical cancer is suspected. To look for aberrant cells, a colposcope is a specialized magnifying device. Your doctor will probably collect a sample of cervical cells (a biopsy) during the colposcopic examination for laboratory analysis. Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery are all options for treating cervical cancer. Ask to be referred to a gynecologic oncologist, a medical professional with training in treating cancers of a woman's reproductive system, if your doctor diagnoses you with cervical cancer. Together, you and this doctor will develop a treatment strategy. Cervical