Category: cervical cancer

Can cervical cancer spread to the ovaries?

In Australia, approximately 900 patients are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer due to Australia's highly developed cervical cancer...

Posted in cervical cancer, ovaries, prognosis; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair

How aggressive is cervical cancer?

While the majority of cervical cancers are slow growing, others can be aggressive which means that they may grow or spread more quickly into other adjacent organs, lymph nodes or...

Posted in cervical cancer, prognosis, outlook; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Eight myths and misconceptions about cervical cancer

Myths and misconceptions about cervical cancer are spreading fast, especially around what causes it and how cervical cancer can be prevented.

Posted in cervical cancer, fact check; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Who is at high risk for cervical cancer?

In Australia, cervical cancer is less frequent than in countries that don’t have a cervical screening program.

Posted in cervical cancer, causes; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Stages of Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is the growth of abnormal cells within the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb). Most early-stage cervical cancers come with high survival rates.

Posted in cervical cancer, staging; Comments 2 ; Posted 4 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Am I too old for cervical cancer screening?

The majority of Australian women have regular Pap smears to prevent cervical cancer. During the Pap smear your doctor will obtain cells from the cervix and those cells can either...

Posted in cervical cancer; Posted 8 years ago by Andreas Obermair

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