Cervical Cancer Symptom
causes submit a link
This fact sheet from the CDC explains how HPV serves as an early cervical cancer symptom. Also describes how the virus is transmitted and treated.
self-help submit a link
The Pap test
AMA
Everything you've ever wanted to know about the Pap smear, a valuable life-saving test that detects cervical cancer symptoms.
HPV vaccine info for parents
ScienceDaily
Many parents struggle with the recommendation to have their daughters vaccinated against HPV. Learn more about preventing cancer and catching early cervical cancer symptoms.
HPV DNA test
Digene
A DNA-based test can be used with the Pap test to look for high-risk types of HPV. Together they are powerful tools for detecting possible cervical cancer symptoms.
Cervical cancer knowledge quiz
BlueCross BlueShield
A brief quiz based on information from the ACS is designed to improve awareness of cervical cancer symptoms and prevention.
Screening recommendations
Natl Cervical Cancer Campaign
Catching early cervical cancer symptoms is critical to treatment. New screening recommendations are based on a woman's age and previous test results.
Expert panel discusses HPV
UCSF Today
In this panel discussion at UCSF experts discuss the controversy surrounding the HPV vaccine and hopes for raising awareness of cervical cancer symptoms and prevention.
Cervical health
NCI
Describes the anatomy and function of the cervix. Also in-depth information on cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV) as a possible cervical cancer symptom and treatments.
Serving patients and survivors
Natl Cervical Cancer Coalition
This grassroots organization provides a wealth of information for patients and survivors, including ways to become involved with advocacy.
Assess your risk
Discovery Health
Explains the high and low risk categories and how screening through the Pap smear identifies cervical cancer symptoms.
symptoms submit a link
Screening tests for cervical cancer
Mayo Clinic
Excellent illustrations detail the different methods of investigating early cervical cancer symptoms. Describes the Pap test, HPV DNA test and cone biopsy.
Symptoms of cervical cancer
Women's Cancer Network
Cervical cancer symptoms may be absent or mild. This short list emphasizes some of the early signs and encourages regular Pap testing.
Explains what to expect during a regular pelvic exam and how the Pap test screens for early cervical cancer symptoms.

