Cervical cancer at a glance

Cervical cancer usually starts from the cells lining the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. These cells do not suddenly transform into cancer. The normal cells of the cervix first gradually develop pre-cancerous changes that convert into cancerous cells. Cervical cancer can often be cured when [...]

The 3 risk factors of squamous cell cancer

Squamous cell carcinoma occurs when malignant proliferation and transformation of squamous cells, which are the major type of cell in the epidermis layer, happen. Squamous cell carcinoma is usually localized, but it can spread to the other part of human body. When confined to the skin, it is easily treated. In most cases, cutaneous squamous [...]