Treatments for cervical cancer

Your healthcare team will create a treatment plan just for you. The plan is based on your health and specific information about the cancer. What you want and prefer is also important when planning treatment. When deciding which treatments to offer for cervical cancer, your healthcare team will consider:

  • the stage of the cancer
  • risk group
  • possible side effects
  • your age
  • your overall health
  • any medical problems you have
  • your lifestyle
  • whether you want to become pregnant in the future

Cervical cancer can be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy combined with radiation therapy (called chemoradiation), immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

Treatments for stage 1 cervical cancer

Surgery is the main treatment for stage 1 cervical cancer.

Treatments for stage 2 cervical cancer

Chemoradiation is the main treatment for stage 2 cervical cancer. Surgery may also be offered.

Treatments for stage 3 cervical cancer

Stage 3 cervical cancer can be treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. Immunotherapy may also be used.

Treatments for stage 4 cervical cancer

Stage 4 cervical cancer can be treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy and surgery. Immunotherapy may also be used.

Treatments for recurrent cervical cancer

Recurrent cervical cancer can be treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Surgery may also be used.

Surgery for cervical cancer

Surgery is a medical procedure to examine, remove or repair tissue. Cervical cancer is often treated with surgery.

Radiation therapy for cervical cancer

Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells. Cervical cancer is sometimes treated with radiation therapy.

Chemotherapy for cervical cancer

Chemotherapy uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. Cervical cancer is sometimes treated with chemotherapy.

Targeted therapy for cervical cancer

Targeted therapy uses drugs to target specific molecules on cancer cells or inside them. Cervical cancer is sometimes treated with targeted therapy.

Immunotherapy for cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is sometimes treated with immunotherapy. It helps strengthen the immune system to fight cancer.

Follow-up after treatment for cervical cancer

Follow-up is an important part of care for cervical cancer. It often involves regular tests and visits with the healthcare team.

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