Cervical Cancer Information Leaflet

There are leaflets books websites and videos about cancer for people with learning disabilities.

Cervical cancer information leaflet.

Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. Finding changes in the cells through screening can help to prevent cancer. This develops from a glandular cell a cell that makes mucus within the cervical canal which becomes cancerous. Updated cervical screening leaflet.

The main symptom is unusual bleeding from the vagina. Tema de salud de medlineplus español spanish national library of medicine. All cervical cancer specific leaflets were designed to provide information for women after an abnormal result and with a cervical cancer diagnosis 6 6 leaflets. Cervical cancer is when abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix grow in an uncontrolled way.

See separate leaflet called cancer for more information about cancer in general. Added link to new audio version of leaflet. The cervix is part of the female reproductive system. It is the opening to the vagina from the womb.

Various strains of the human papillomavirus hpv a sexually transmitted infection play a role in causing most cervical cancer. The cervix connects the vagina birth canal to the upper part of the uterus. When cancer starts in the cervix it is called cervical cancer. Updated english version of leaflet to add information on data use and protection.

Cancer of the cervix information leaflet this leaflet has been written to help you understand about cancer of the cervix cervical cancer its diagnosis treatment and support available. Cartoon images were used most often in leaflets targeted to minority groups while photographs. Published 1 august 2011. Adenocarcinoma cervical cancer is less common.

The use of photographic and cartoon images also varied according to target audience. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Both types are diagnosed and usually treated in a similar way. It can be very difficult for people with learning disabilities to find suitable information about cancer.

They cover issues including signs of cancer going to the doctors checking for cancers and dealing with bereavement. You may wish to discuss some aspects with your doctor or clinical nurse specialist.