This topic talks about the testing, diagnosis, and treatment of
cervical cancer. For general information about abnormal Pap test
results, see the topic Abnormal Pap Test. Cervical cancer occurs
when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. The
cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the
vagina. Cervical cancer can often be successfully treated when
it's found early. It is usually found at a very early stage
through Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in
women worldwide. But in the United States and other countries
where cervical cancer screening is routine, this cancer is not
so common.1 Most cervical cancer is caused by a virus called
human papillomavirus, or HPV. You can get HPV by sexual contact
with someone who has it. There are many types of the HPV virus.
Not all types of HPV cause cervical cancer. Some of genital
warts, but other types may not cause any Most adults have been
infected with HPV at some time. An infection may go away on its
own. But sometimes it can c