Cause of Cervical Cancer
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Screen for the virus
Digene
HPV, the virus that often causes cervical cancer, can be detected. This great interactive resource summarizes how HPV screening is performed.
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What is cervical cancer?
Women's Health
This resource will help you establish a firm knowledge-base on the risks and causes of cervical cancer.
The HPV connection
Ntl Cervical Cancer Coalition
What treatment options exist when HPV has caused your cervical cancer? These slides present charts, info and graphics that help explain the link between HPV and cervical cancer.
Cause and risk case studies
National Cancer Institute
Use video and other interactive tools to provide a real-life context for cervical cancer risk. Watch, listen and read to find out how to reduce your risk of developing cervical cancer.
HPV explained
Cleveland Clinic
To understand the cause of cervical cancer, you have to understand HPV. This virus is connected to most cervical cancer diagnoses, so review the information here to learn more.
Understanding risk factors
American Cancer Society
Review this discussion of the infections and behaviors that are thought to cause of cervical cancer.
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Assessing and reducing risk
Women's Cancer Network
Complete this questionnaire to determine what risk factors for gynecologic cancers exist in your health history. Learn about the risks to better understand the cause of cervical cancer.
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Causes, treatment and prevention
Rush Medical Center
It's important to know both the causes and symptoms of cervical cancer. Read here to get info on treatment options, and what you can do to reduce your risk.
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Cervical health screening
Healthology
Watch as physicians clear up misconceptions and make connections between normal pap tests and the detection of cervical cancer.
Vaccine FAQ
CDC
Get info on the vaccine that can help guard against HPV, a virus that's been identified as a cause of cervical cancer. This overview of the vaccine explains how it works.

