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This is also called cancer of the cervix. (The cervix is the opening from the vagina to the uterus). This cancer can spread from the cervix to the uterus (womb) and then to other parts of the body.

Cervical cancer is most common in women aged 40 to 55. But there are exceptions. Women in their 20s and 30s can get cervical cancer, and so can women older than 55.

The path to cervical cancer – HPV infection, abnormal cells, and early cancer – is silent. Over a period of years your cervix may be developing a problem without you suspecting a thing. That’s why it’s so important to get tested regularly.