In Europe and America, for over 50 years, routine use of the Pap test to screen for cervical cancer during gynecological examinations has reduced deaths from Cervical Cancer by more than 70%. It is hoped with widespread vaccination and improved screening strategies, fewer and fewer women will be affected by cervical cancer and pre-cancers in the future.
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy for cervical cancer is usually given intravenously (injected into a vein). You may be treated in the doctor’s office or the outpatient part of a hospital.