on 28, Apr 2012
SammyP commented Menopausal Relationship Difficulties
Hi Guys
I am definitely going through the menopause now after my treatment. I know a lot of my emotion will be jolted up and down by my menop ...
Cervical cancer
Information on cervical cancer, including how it is diagnosed, treatments you might have, possible side effects and how to get further support.
We also have information on cervical screening
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Quick facts
- About 2,800 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK each year.
- Cervical cancer is usually caused by a common infection called the human papilloma virus (HPV); however, most women who have HPV will not get cervical cancer.
- Having regular cervical screening is the most effective way to prevent cervical cancer.
- Cancer of the cervix can be treated with surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy or a combination of these treatments.
We have more information on this topic on our desktop site.
Activities in the Online community
Macmillan's Online community is a digital gathering place for people affected by cancer to share information and support as well as to connect and share their thoughts and experiences. Below you can get a flavour of what's going on in the community's Cervical cancer group.
We strongly recommend that you visit the Online community whilst at a computer, though we aim to provide mobile access to the Community in the future.
on 27, Apr 2012
angelicac commented Recently diagnosed with cervical cancer and scared
Hi I was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer April 5th, I start radiology next Wednesday, I thought maybe I was going to have a hysterectomy fi ...
on 29, Mar 2008
feansy commented Radical Trachelectomy - Anyone with similar experiences?
I'm new to this forum and would love some advice from people who have been through a similar experience. I was diagnosed with cervical cancer in dec 0 ...
on 09, May 2012
mumofthree commented today is the day..what happens next for my daughter
Appointment at 10 today, delayed by a mix up last week and for some reason that has made me more anxious. More time to think i suppose! We know ...
Visit the Online Community's Cervical cancer group . We strongly recommend that you visit the community whilst at a computer, though we aim to provide mobile access to the Community in the future.