How cervical cancer is treated
Cervical cancer can usually be treated with surgery if the disease is diagnosed at an early stage, often the removal of the cervix or uterus.
Radiotherapy is also an option for some women at this stage, and is sometimes used in conjunction with surgery.
Cervical cancer is categorised into four stages, with the chance of survival ranging from 80-99 per cent for women with stage 1, to 20 per cent for those with stage 4.
If the disease is more advanced, then usually chemotherapy is used alongside radiotherapy. Some treatments can cause serious side effects, such as early menopause and infertility.
