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Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. It develops in the cervix and is strongly linked to HPV infection. Early detection through regular screening and timely treatment significantly improves survival rates.
Cervical cancer occurs due to uncontrolled growth of cells in the cervix, mainly caused by persistent HPV infection (especially HPV-16 and HPV-18). Other risk factors include weak immunity, family history, and long-term hormonal contraceptive use.
Early screening with Pap smear and HPV testing plays a vital role in prevention and early detection. Dr. Kumardeep Dutta Choudhury provides personalized, advanced cervical cancer treatment focused on safety, recovery, and long-term health outcomes.
HPV persists, usually as a high-risk infection, and is the leading cause of cervical cancer. Other risk factors include smoking, a weakened immune system, and prolonged use of oral contraceptives.
A Pap smear is a screening test to find abnormal cells in the cervix. It can find changes that are likely to become cancer before they do so.
Cervical cancer is not hereditary. HPV infections and environmental factors are mainly responsible for it.
However, if noticed soon enough, cervical cancer can be treated, and the patient can survive. For example, the 5-year survival for cervical cancer that has not spread is approximately 92%.