Cervical Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

Though considered rare, nearly 14,000 diagnoses of cervical cancer are expected in American women in 2024.

Cervical cancer may not always present symptoms, thus making regular cervical screenings essential. Illustration by Fei Meng

Cervical cancer originates in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus (womb), where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and form a tumor.

It is the eighth most common cancer globally and the fourth most prevalent cancer among women. In the United States, the age-standardized rate of cervical cancer is 6.3 per 100,000 women. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2024, there will be approximately 13,820 new cases of invasive cervical cancer diagnosed, and about 4,360 American women will die from the disease.