Cervical Cancer Information Leaflet

Finding changes in the cells through screening can help to prevent cancer.

Cervical cancer information leaflet.

There are leaflets books websites and videos about cancer for people with learning disabilities. The use of photographic and cartoon images also varied according to target audience. When cancer starts in the cervix it is called cervical cancer. Both types are diagnosed and usually treated in a similar way.

Information leaflets these leaflets explain cervical screening and support the nhs cervical screening programme. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Updated cervical screening leaflet. Cartoon images were used most often in leaflets targeted to minority groups while photographs.

Various strains of the human papillomavirus hpv a sexually transmitted infection play a role in causing most cervical cancer. Medlineplus health topic english pruebas y exámenes para el cáncer de cuello uterino. Adenocarcinoma cervical cancer is less common. Tema de salud de medlineplus español spanish national library of medicine.

They cover issues including signs of cancer going to the doctors checking for cancers and dealing with bereavement. All cervical cancer specific leaflets were designed to provide information for women after an abnormal result and with a cervical cancer diagnosis 6 6 leaflets. Cancer of the cervix information leaflet this leaflet has been written to help you understand about cancer of the cervix cervical cancer its diagnosis treatment and support available. See separate leaflet called cancer for more information about cancer in general.

Added link to new audio version of leaflet. Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. This develops from a glandular cell a cell that makes mucus within the cervical canal which becomes cancerous. Updated english version of leaflet to add information on data use and protection.

The cervix connects the vagina birth canal to the upper part of the uterus. Cancer is always named for the part of the body where it starts even if it spreads to other body parts later. It is the opening to the vagina from the womb. Published 1 august 2011.

It can be very difficult for people with learning disabilities to find suitable information about cancer. Cervical cancer is when abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix grow in an uncontrolled way.