Understanding Cervical Cancer

This booklet has been prepared to help you understand more about cervical cancer. The information in this booklet is relevant for anyone with a cervix. It is common to feel shocked and upset when told you have cervical cancer. We hope this booklet will help you, your family and friends understand how cervical cancer is diagnosed and treated.

We cannot give advice about the best treatment for you. You need to discuss this with your doctors. However, this information may answer some of your questions and help you think about what to ask your treatment team.

This booklet does not need to be read from cover to cover - just read the parts that are useful to you. Some medical terms that may be unfamiliar are explained in the glossary. We also include information about support services. You may like to pass this booklet to your family and friends for their information.