Cervical cancer occurs when there are cellular abnormalities in the lower part of the uterus, the cervix. More than 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States. Cervical cancer is usually caused by a virus. The earlier the disease is detected, the easier it is to cure. Symptoms of cervical cancer are difficult to detect at first, but as the disease progresses, the following symptoms may occur: vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding, postmenopausal bleeding, bleeding or pain during sexual intercourse. The primary causative factor of cervical cancer: HPV (human papillomavirus) HPV is a general term for a series of viruses, about 40 of which can infect the reproductive area and even cause cancer. These infections are usually self-healing, but once they become chronic they can cause cervical cytopathy and even cancer. HPV infection is responsible for more than 90% of cervical cancers worldwide. Symptoms of HPV infection HPV infection is usually asymptomatic and self-resolving. Some HPV can cause genital warts, but they do not necessarily develop into cervical cancer, but extra care should be taken to prevent genital warts from becoming cancer. The dangerous HPV virus can remain latent in the body for years without being detected. The survival rate of cervical cancer is related to the early detection of the disease. Depending on the clinical stage, 15-93% of women will live for at least another 5 years, but this is the data from 2000-2002. However, this data does not represent the actual situation of each individual. How to get through the treatment time. Treatment can be exhausting and appetizing, but one should consume enough calories to maintain a normal weight, consult a nutritionist for recipes; it is also important to stay active, and moderate exercise can increase energy and reduce nausea and stress, consult your doctor for appropriate activities. Treatment: Radiation therapy External radiation uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells in the target area and eliminate any remaining cancer cells after surgery; internal radiation implants radioactive material into the tumor. Patients will usually have a combination of radiation and chemotherapy. Side effects are: blood cytopenia, abdominal pain and diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, etc. Cervical cancer and fertility As the treatment will remove the uterus and ovaries, it may affect future fertility. If the disease is detected early, pregnancy is still possible after surgery: hysterectomy removes the cervix and part of the vagina, but leaves the uterus more intact. Treatment: Chemotherapy Chemotherapy uses drugs to reach any part of the body and is the main treatment after cervical cancer has spread to other organs. Considering the specific drugs and doses, the side effects may be: fatigue, easy contusion, hair loss, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite.