Progression of cervical cancer
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Progression of cervical cancer
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Cervical cancer progresses from tissue layers on the surface of the cervix (early stage IB) to invasion of deeper tissue layers beside the cervix and uterus (stage IIB). Stage III and stage IV cervical cancer extend into the pelvic area and other areas of the body (metastasis).
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kevin Holcomb, MD - Gynecologic Oncology |
| Last Updated | September 20, 2006 |
| Last updated: | September 20, 2006 |
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| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Kevin Holcomb, MD - Gynecologic Oncology |
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