Cervical cancer can be treated. Treatment can be used to cure the cancer or control it to keep it from spreading. It can also help control symptoms or problems the cancer is causing.
Detailed information on the different ways that chemotherapy is used to treat cancer.
Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. It's usually given along with radiation for cervical cancer.
Radiation therapy or radiotherapy is often used as part of treatment for cervical cancer. Radiation uses beams of energy to kill the cancer cells.
Surgery for cervical cancer is done to remove the tumor and not leave any cancer cells behind. here's what you need to know about types of surgery and what to expect.
Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Your healthcare provider may also remove one or both ovaries, and the fallopian tubes. In some cases, they may remove other parts of the reproductive system.
Detailed information on hormone therapy as 1 type of cancer treatment.
Detailed information on biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, biological response modifier therapy, or biotherapy.
Clinical trials are studies managed by government agencies, educational institutions, private not-for-profit organizations, or commercial businesses. They develop and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies for diseases.