Overview Cervical cancer is a form of cancer that occurs in the cervix cells — the lower part of the uterus that is linked to the vagina. Specific strains of the human papillomavirus ( HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, lead to most cervical cancer. The body’s immune system typically prevents the virus from doing harm when exposed to HPV. However, the virus survives for years in a small percentage of people, contributing to the process which causes some cervical cells to become cancer cells. By having screening tests, and having…
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