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Help with understanding your cervical cancer appointment

Your gynaecology cancer team and specialist nurse can explain your results, the choices available and the next steps. Ask them to show you on the model what your results mean.

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If you feel unwell during or after treatment, use the 24-hour number your hospital team gave you. Otherwise call NHS 111. In an emergency, call 999.

Your gynaecology cancer team and specialist nurse can explain your results, the choices available and the next steps. Keep your nurse’s name and direct number somewhere easy to find.

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Words you may hear

Cervix
The neck of the womb, which opens into the vagina.
Parametrium
The tissue beside the cervix, which joins it to the side walls of the pelvis.
FIGO stage
The system used to describe how far cervical cancer has spread, from stage 1 (only in the cervix) to stage 4 (into the bladder or bowel, or further away).
LLETZ or cone biopsy
Removing a small cone-shaped piece of the cervix, with a thin wire loop (LLETZ) or a surgical knife.
Radical trachelectomy
An operation to remove the cervix and the tissue around it while keeping the womb.
Radical hysterectomy
An operation to remove the womb, the cervix, the top of the vagina and the tissue beside the cervix.
Chemoradiotherapy
Radiotherapy with chemotherapy given at the same time.
Brachytherapy
Internal radiotherapy: a radiation source is placed inside the body, close to the cancer, for a short time.
HPV
Human papillomavirus: a common virus that causes most cervical cancers.

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The explorer is a simplified illustration for a conversation with your team. It cannot interpret your report, diagnose cancer, stage it or tell you which treatment is right.