Can cervical cancer be cured?

  Cervical cancer is one of the three major cancers of the female reproductive system, and its incidence rate is increasing year by year, which seriously affects the health of women.  Currently, there are many clinical treatments for cervical cancer, including surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. The survival rate of cervical cancer after treatment depends on the stage of cervical cancer at the time of its development. If the cervical cancer belongs to stage I when it is detected, then after treatment by surgery, it can be supplemented by radiation therapy. Such patients have a high 5-year survival rate for cervical cancer. However, if the cervical cancer is in the middle or late stage at the time of onset, then many patients have already lost the chance of surgery. This is when radiation therapy can be preferred to shrink the lesions of cervical cancer. After radiation therapy, the disease will be evaluated again. If the condition allows, surgery can be given. The 5-year survival rate for this group of patients is relatively lower. Overall, the 5-year survival rate after treatment for cervical cancer is higher than that for other areas of cancer, such as ovarian cancer, liver cancer, and so on. However, it is important to note that there is no cure for cancer treatment.  In summary, there is no cure for cervical cancer, but various treatments can be used to greatly extend the life span and improve the quality of life of patients.