Understanding Cervical Cancer, Second Edition,is a highly illustrated chart providing clear, easy-to-understand information on cervical cancer, now fully up to date with current guidelines. It defines cervical cancer, lists risks factors such as human papilloma virus (HPV), and describes signs and symptoms, treatments, preventive measures, and more. This second edition includes updates to all text sections, an expanded treatment section, revised carcinoma illustrations, and new and additional staging illustrations.Featured sections: Cause Risk Factors Signs and Symptoms Screening Diagnosis Staging Treatment Prevention Illustrations included: Primary anatomical illustration The cervix as viewed through a speculum on a pelvic exam, depicting an ectocervical lesion Normal, precancerous, and cancerous cervical cells Extensively revised and expanded staging illustrations, now including 12 annotated illustrations from stages 0 to IVA and IVB 20" x 26" heavy paper laminated with grommets at top corners