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It's common to feel scared, sad, or angry after finding out that you have cervical cancer. Talking to others who have had the disease may help you feel better. Ask your doctor about support groups in your area. You can also find people online who will share their experiences with you.

Can cervical cancer be prevented?

The Pap test is the best way to find cervical cell changes that can lead to cervical cancer. Regular Pap tests almost always show these cell changes before they turn into cancer. It's important to follow up with your doctor after any abnormal Pap test result so you can treat abnormal cell changes. This may help prevent cervical cancer.

If you are age 26 or younger, you can get the HPV vaccine, which protects against two types of HPV that cause cervical cancer.

The virus that causes cervical cancer is spread through sexual contact. The best way to avoid getting a sexually transmitted infection is to not have sex. If you do have sex, practice safer sex, such as using condoms and limiting the number of sex partners you have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about cervical cancer:	What is cervical cancer? What causes it? Can I prevent it? What are the symptoms of cervical cancer? What increases my risk for cervical cancer? How common is it? Should my daughter get the HPV vaccine?
Being diagnosed:	How is cervical cancer diagnosed? What are the stages of cervical cancer? What tests will I need?
Getting treatment:	What is the treatment for cervical cancer? Will I need surgery? Will I need to take medicines? Will I need radiation therapy? Are there alternative treatments? When should I call my doctor? How will I feel after treatment?
Living with cervical cancer:	Will cervical cancer affect my ability to have children? Will it affect my body image and sexuality?
End-of-life issues:	What is care at the end of life? What is hospice care?

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Last Updated: February 22, 2011

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