Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor that develops from the superficial cells of the cervix. Almost all cervical cancers are carcinomas, that is to say cancers which arise in the superficial layer (or epithelium) lining the cervix.
The main cause of cervical cancer is the prolonged presence of a papillomavirus (HPV) which is transmitted mainly sexually. This transmission is very common since it is considered that 80% of women will be infected by this virus.
Without providing complete protection, condoms help limit contact with HPV. Vaccination prevents cervical cancer but not completely because there are 13 types of human HPV with a high risk of triggering cancer. This is why it is strongly recommended that women aged 25 to 65 (even vaccinated) take screening smears.
This viral infection is cured in the majority of cases. Unfortunately, in 10% of infected women, HPV persists and can then cause precancerous lesions likely to develop into real cancer after a few years.
-As part of European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (January 23 to 29, 2025), a conference evening is organized at Orléans University Hospital on cervical cancer screening on Thursday January 23 next from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Green Point conference room – Level 1 – Free entry.
