24/02/2022
Cervical cancer occurs when the cells of the cervix undergo uncontrolled growth, affect the deeper tissues of the cervix, and may metastasize to other parts of the body like the lungs, liver, or bones. Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), which is preventable with a vaccine. Cervical cancer grows slowly, so there’s usually time to find and treat it before it causes serious problems.