advanced or metastatic cervical cancer
advanced or metastatic cervical cancer is cancer that has spread from the cervix to deeper tissues in the pelvic area or to other organs of the body.
advanced cervical cancer is usually treated with chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination of both (chemoradiation). other treatments may include surgery and targeted therapy.
current as of: october 25, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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