US Medical Term · conditions
Cervical Cancer
Cáncer de cuello uterino
Also: Cáncer cervical (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Cervical Cancer |
| Spanish (Español) | Cáncer de cuello uterino |
| Chinese (中文) | 子宮頸癌 |
| Korean (한국어) | 자궁경부암 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Ung thư cổ tử cung |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Kanser sa cervix |
| Portuguese (Português) | Câncer do colo do útero |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | มะเร็งปากมดลูก |
| Japanese (日本語) | 子宮頸がん |
What it means
Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is most often caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Regular Pap smears and HPV tests can detect precancerous changes early, making cervical cancer highly preventable. The HPV vaccine also greatly reduces risk. When detected early, cervical cancer has excellent survival rates. Symptoms may include unusual vaginal bleeding or pelvic pain. Treatment may involve surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy depending on the stage.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My Pap smear came back abnormal and my doctor wants to test for cervical cancer.
Mi Papanicolaou salió anormal y mi médico quiere hacer pruebas para detectar cáncer de cuello uterino.
I received the HPV vaccine — does that protect me against cervical cancer?
Recibí la vacuna contra el VPH. ¿Eso me protege del cáncer de cuello uterino?
How often should I get a Pap smear to screen for cervical cancer?
¿Cada cuánto tiempo debo hacerme un Papanicolaou para detectar cáncer cervical?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
C53 Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteriRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026