Cervical cancer – a cancer that can be prevented Cervical cancer, or cervical cancer for short, is a malignant tumor that occurs in the area of a woman’s cervix. There are about 500,000 new cases of cervical cancer worldwide each year, of which China accounts for 1/5, and it is the second most threatening malignancy to women’s health besides breast cancer. In recent years, it has been reported in some regions that the incidence of cervical cancer has increased and has a tendency to be younger. Therefore, it poses a serious threat to women and their families. Cervical cancer is currently the only cancer with a clear cause, and high-risk HPV infection is necessary for the development of more than 90% of cervical cancers. Systematic and effective screening can significantly reduce the incidence and mortality rate of cervical cancer by up to 60%-90%.