Treatments for cervical cancer
If you have cervical cancer, your healthcare team will create a treatment plan just for you. It will be based on your health and specific information about the cancer. When deciding which treatments to offer for cervical cancer, your healthcare team will consider:
- the stage of the cancer
- your age
- your general health
- whether or not you want to become pregnant in the future
- what you prefer or want
Treatments for stage 1 cervical cancer
Surgery is the main treatment for stage 1 cervical cancer. Learn about treatments for stage 1 cervical cancer.
Treatments for stage 2 cervical cancer
Chemoradiation and surgery are treatments for stage 2 cervical cancer. Learn about treatments for stage 2 cervical cancer.
Treatments for stage 3 cervical cancer
Chemoradiation and surgery are treatments for stage 3 cervical cancer. Learn about treatments for stage 3 cervical cancer.
Treatments for stage 4 cervical cancer
Treatment of stage 4 cervical cancer includes chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy and surgery. Learn about treatments for stage 4 cervical cancer.
Treatments for recurrent cervical cancer
Treatment of recurrent cervical cancer includes chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and surgery. Learn about treatments for recurrent cervical cancer.
Surgery for cervical cancer
There are different surgeries used to treat cervical cancer such as cone biopsy and hysterectomy. Learn about surgery for cervical cancer.
Radiation therapy for cervical cancer
Radiation therapy is used to treat cervical cancer. Learn about the types of radiation therapy used for cervical cancer.
Chemotherapy for cervical cancer
Chemotherapy is commonly used to treat cervical cancer. Learn how and when chemotherapy is used and which chemotherapy drugs are used.
Targeted therapy for cervical cancer
Targeted therapy is sometimes used to treat cervical cancer. Learn about targeted therapy drugs used to treat cervical cancer.
Immunotherapy for cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is sometimes treated with immunotherapy. It helps strengthen the immune system to fight cancer.
Follow-up after treatment for cervical cancer
Follow-up after cervical cancer treatment varies. Learn about scheduled follow-up appointments and the procedures and tests that may be done.