Cervical Cancer Treatment

Overview

Cervical cancer is the cancer of the cervix, the lower, narrow end of the uterus.

There are two main types of cervical cancer:

Squamous cell carcinoma: Begins in the thin, flat cells that line the cervix.
Adenocarcinoma: Begins in cervical cells that make mucus and other fluids.

Long-lasting infections with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) cause almost all cases of cervical cancer. Vaccines that protect against infection with these types of HPV can greatly reduce the risk of cervical cancer. Having a Pap test to check for abnormal cells in the cervix or a test to check for HPV can find cells that may become cervical cancer. These cells can be treated before cancer forms.

Cervical cancer can usually be cured if it is found and treated in the early stages.

Available Treatment Options

Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology Treatments

Cancer types and options for care vary from one person to the next. At Summit Cancer Centers, we customize your treatment to fit you.
Treatments available to you:

Chemotherapy Infusion

Chemotherapy involves the use of anti-cancer medicines to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. Our highly trained staff works with the medical oncologists to administer the treatment. Chemotherapy can be delivered either intravenously (IV), by an injection, in the form of a pill, or through a combination of delivery methods.

Kills or slows the growth of cancer cells
Shrinks existing tumors
Prevents cancer cells from thriving

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Immunotherapy

Our specialized immunotherapy treatments are used to boost or restore the ability of the immune system to fight cancer, infections, and other diseases. Immunotherapy is also used to lessen certain side effects that may be caused by some treatments. Immunotherapy is also referred to as biological response modifier therapy, biological therapy, or biotherapy.