Cervical Cancer |
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| Author:
| Spender, Juliet |
| Series title: | Deadly Diseases and Epidemics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7910-8941-5 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2006 |
| Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $34.95USD $31.95 |
Book Description:
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Cervical cancer starts in a woman's cervix, the lower, narrow part of the uterus. It is the second most common cancer in the world. Because it develops slowly, regular Pap test screenings can help doctors detect the disease early, when it is most easily treated. Although infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) correlates strongly with cervical cancer, there are many factorsfrom lifestyle to nutrition to geneticsthat contribute to its development. This concise volume explains...
More DescriptionCervical cancer starts in a woman's cervix, the lower, narrow part of the uterus. It is the second most common cancer in the world. Because it develops slowly, regular Pap test screenings can help doctors detect the disease early, when it is most easily treated. Although infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) correlates strongly with cervical cancer, there are many factorsfrom lifestyle to nutrition to geneticsthat contribute to its development. This concise volume explains the causes, symptoms, progress, and treatment of cervical cancer.