Abnormal changes in the surface layers of the cervix. These changes are not cancer but are precancerous cells. Also called dysplasia.

See cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN).

…How common is cervical cancer? About 200 women in Queensland are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year. Cervical cancer is most commonly diagnosed in women over 30, but can occur at any age. The incidence of cervical cancer in Australia…

Cervical cancer that has spread deep into tissues at the primary site (cervix), and/or to other parts of the body.

What is known? Despite Australia’s National Cervical Screening Program, Indigenous women have a disproportionately high burden of cervical cancer. Compared to non-Indigenous women, higher numbers of screened Indigenous women also have high-grade cervical abnormalities (HGA), that can indicate a true…

What is known? Cervical cancer is preventable through both primary vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and cervical cancer screening. Australia has one of the lowest overall cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates globally, reflecting the success of the national…

…their cancer screenings. What is new? We explored what makes people screen for breast, bowel, and cervical cancer. People who do have regular cancer screening were asked why they screened, and what prompted them to act. We found that people…

…shows that your support really can lead to the next cancer breakthrough. Will you help spread the message that you can help eliminate cervical cancer by talking to your friends and family about the HPV vaccination and cervical screening?…

…a challenging period in the life one of the team members – Zac Congo – whose partner Vicki was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cervical cancer. Throughout her long illness, Vicki and Zac’s love and moral support for each…

…for the human papillomavirus (known as HPV). The science and the tools to markedly reduce cervical cancer is available however the public’s determination is needed to move forward and help eliminate the disease. More information about cervical screening visit https://www.cancer.org.au/cervicalscreening/….