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Diagnosis of Cancer of the cervix

Cervical screening is a test to look for abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix. Some cell changes may, if left untreated, go on to develop into cancer. Cervical screening does not diagnose cancer itself and further tests are needed to make a diagnosis. This includes:

• Physical examination under anaesthestic, during which a biopsy (sample) of the womb lining is often taken;
• Colposcopy - examination using a small light and microscope;
• Biopsy - cervical tissue sample for analysis;
• Cone biopsy – a larger tissue sample. This may remove the abnormal area if it is small (microinvasive), or be used for diagnosis.

If cancer of the cervix is diagnosed, further tests will be conducted including:

• Blood tests;
• X-ray;
• Ultrasound of the pelvic area;
• Computerised tomography scan (CT scan); and
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan).

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