How curable is cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer is generally viewed as treatable and curable, particularly if it is diagnosed when the cancer is in an early stage. This disease occurs in the cervix, or the passageway that joins the lower section of the uterus to the vagina. Like most other cancers, early detection is key to achieving a positive outcome and enhanced quality of life. Receiving an annual Pap smear with HPV testing every three to five years can detect cervical cancer in its pre-cancer or cancerous stages when it is often highly treatable. If it has been more than three to five years since your last normal Pap smear, be sure to speak with your gynecologist about scheduling an exam.