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Progression of cervical cancer

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Cervical cancer progresses from tissue layers on the surface of the cervix (early stage IB) to invasion of deeper tissue layers beside the cervix and uterus (stage IIB). Stage III and stage IV cervical cancer extend into the pelvic area and other areas of the body (metastasis).

Primary Medical Reviewer Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH
- Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Kevin Holcomb, MD
- Gynecologic Oncology
Last Updated September 20, 2006

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Last Updated: September 20, 2006
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