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Chapter 7 - Cervical Cancer Screening

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 October 2024

By
Samantha H. Batman ,
Kathleen M. Schmeler  and
Mila P. Salcedo
Edited by
Laurie J. Mckenzie  and
Denise R. Nebgen
Laurie J. Mckenzie
Affiliation:
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
Denise R. Nebgen
Affiliation:
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
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Summary

Though both preventable and curable, cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally. It is generally understood that the overwhelming majority of cervical cancer cases are caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus infection. In addition to other well-studied risk factors, it is well-established in the literature that there is an increased risk of progression from preinvasive disease to invasive cancer in women with immunosuppression, such as those living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and those with cancer. In this chapter, we seek to summarize recommendations surrounding cervical cancer screening and treatment for women with who are immunosuppressed following cancer therapy. We review the use of cervical cytology and HPV testing and discuss their use in both patients of average and increased risk. We also review the American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) guidelines for treatment of preinvasive disease in immunocompromised patients.

Keywords

cervical cancer screeninggynecologic carewomen with cancer
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Caring for the Female Cancer Patient
Gynecologic Considerations
 , pp. 107 - 116
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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