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Review
. 2019 Apr;35(2):166-174.
doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2019.02.003. Epub 2019 Mar 14.

Cervical Cancer: An Overview of Pathophysiology and Management

Cynae A Johnson  1 , Deepthi James  2 , Amelita Marzan  2 , Mona Armaos  2
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Review

Cervical Cancer: An Overview of Pathophysiology and Management

Cynae A Johnson et al. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2019 Apr.

Abstract

Objective: To provide an overview of the etiology, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term survivorship concerns surrounding cervical cancer.

Data sources: A review of articles dated 2006-2018 from PubMed.

Conclusion: The landscape for cervical cancer is changing dramatically because of vaccine-driven prevention. Despite these advances, there are both newly diagnosed individuals as well as survivors of cervical cancer who require continued evidence-based care.

Implication for nursing practice: Nurses are integral in diverse settings to promote prevention through timely vaccination, as well as to educate patients about the signs, symptoms, and management of cervical cancer when it occurs.

Keywords: cervical cancer; prevention; survivorship; treatment.

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