cervix cancer

Adenocarcinoma of the cervix

What is adenocarcinoma of the cervix? Adenocarcinoma is a type of cervical cancer. It develops from cells normally found on the surface of the endocervix. Most tumours start from a non-invasive type of cancer called endocervical adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS). What are the symptoms of adenocarcinoma of the cervix? The most common symptom of adenocarcinoma …
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Adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix

What is adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix? Adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) is a precancerous disease in the cervix. The disease starts from glands in a part of the cervix called the endocervix. If not treated, AIS can turn into a type of cervical cancer called endocervical adenocarcinoma. Is adenocarcinoma in situ a type of …
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix

What is squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix? Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of cervical cancer made up of squamous cells that are normally found on the surface of the cervix. What causes squamous cell carcinoma in the cervix? The most common cause of squamous cell carcinoma in the cervix is infection with …
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