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CERVICAL CANCER DEFINITION |
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The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb).
It is often referred to as the neck of the womb and extends into the
vagina.
Among cancers affecting women, the incidence of cervical cancer in Ireland is second only to breast cancer. The latest statistics from the National Cancer Registry report that approximately 965 new cases of cervical cancer are reported in Ireland every year. On average, 85 women will die from cervical cancer every year. However, if detected early, cervical cancer can be successfully treated in almost all cases. There are two main types of cervical cancer: squamous cell, the commonest, and adenocarcinoma. These names are based on the type of cells that have become cancerous. Since the early 1990s the number of deaths from cervical cancer has fallen and the number of diagnosed cases of early or pre-cancer has increased. These changes are believed to be largely due to the success of the cervical screening programme, a routine test capable of identifying cervical cancer at a very early stage. |
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