Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
Cervical cancer awareness month observed in January each year aims to raise and spread awareness about cervical cancer (cancer cervix), the majority of which can be easily prevented by regular Pap screening tests
HPV screening test might be a better cervical cancer detection tool than Pap smear test, and thereby the HPV test alone might be sufficient.
The first clinical practice guideline for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has been issued for cervical cancer prevention at a global level.