BMJ 2007;335:765-768 (13 October), by:
Patrick Petignat, consultant gynaecological oncologist, Michel Roy, professor and gynaecological oncologist.
- Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide.
- Cervical cancer is an important cause of early loss of life as it affects relatively young women.
- Cervical biopsy is the most important investigation in diagnosing cervical cancer
Surgery or chemoradiotherapy can cure 80-95% of women with early stage disease (stages I and II) and 60% with stage III disease.
