• AMBAR GUPTA
• PRADEEP KUMAR MOHANTY
• AKHLESH KUMAR SINGHAI

Cervical cancer stands as a formidable challenge in global healthcare, affecting women worldwide with significant morbidity and mortality rates. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of cervical cancer, covering its introduction ,epidemiology, types, virology oh HPV, risk factors, preventions strategies, screening, and treatment and efforts made by WHO and Govt. of India .Cervical cancer is primarily caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types, notably HPV-16 and HPV-18.Epidemiologically, cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where access to screening and healthcare services is limited. Several risk factors influence the development of cervical cancer, including early age at first sexual intercourse, multiple sexual partners, immunosuppression, smoking, and lack of HPV vaccination. Clinically, cervical cancer often presents with nonspecific symptoms in its early stages, leading to delayed diagnosis and advanced disease at presentation. Screening programs employing cytology-based Pap smears or HPV testing have significantly improved early detection rates. Emerging technologies such as liquid-based cytology. Treatment modalities for cervical cancer encompass a multidisciplinary approach, including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. The choice of treatment depends on the stage of disease, patient characteristics, and treatment goals. Preventive strategies for cervical cancer encompass primary prevention through HPV vaccination, secondary prevention through screening and early detection, and tertiary prevention through effective treatment and follow-up care.

Cervical cancer, HPV, cytology, pap smear, carcinoma, virology, oncology, hysterctomy , staging, conization, trachelectomy, liquid based cytology

"CERVICAL CANCER : AN OVERVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.e848-e859, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404495.pdf

"CERVICAL CANCER : AN OVERVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppe848-e859, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404495.pdf