The chance of recovery depends on the following:

. The patient's age and general health

. Whether or not the patient has a certain type of human papillomavirus

. The stage of the cancer

. The type of cervical cancer

. The size of the tumor

The stage of the cancer
- The size of the tumor
- The patient's desire to have children
- The patient’s age

Treatment of cervical cancer during pregnancy depends on the stage of the cancer and the stage of the pregnancy.

For cervical cancer found early or for cancer found during the last trimester of pregnancy, treatment may be delayed until after the baby is born.

Treatment options for women with cervical cancer are…

. Surgery

. Radiation therapy

. Chemotherapy 

. A combination of these methods

Surgery: Removing the cancer in an operation

- Surgery is an option for women with Stage I or II cervical cancer.

- Surgery to remove the cervix, nearby tissue and lymph nodes, and the upper part of the vagina.
- It may be used to treat women with early-stage cervical cancer who want to have children.
- After the cervix is removed, the uterus is attached to the remaining part of the vagina.
- A special stitch or band is used to act as the cervix and create an opening to the uterus.
- The stitch or band may be opened or closed as needed. Also called radical cervicectomy.

Surgery to remove the entire uterus, including the cervix.
Also called total hysterectomy.

- Removing the cervix, uterus, and upper part of the vagina

-Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing.

-Chemotherapy uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.

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