Where is cervix located and why does it get cancerous

The cervix is the lower narrow end of the uterus at its junction with the vagina.

When cells lining this part of the uterus undergo neoplastic-cancerous change, we call it cervical cancer.

"The location of cervical cancer is usually where the endo cervix meets the ecto cervix – what is commonly referred to as ‘transformational zone’," said Dr Niti Raizada, senior director, medical oncology, hemato-oncology, Fortis Group of Hospitals, Richmond Road Bengaluru.

The most common cause, according to Dr Raizada, is a long-lasting infection caused by HPV.

This virus is sexually transmitted, and it is estimated that “at least half of the sexually promiscuous people get infected with HPV at some point in their lives.

Where is cervix located and why does it get cancerous

The cervix is the lower narrow end of the uterus at its junction with the vagina.

When cells lining this part of the uterus undergo neoplastic-cancerous change, we call it cervical cancer.

The most common cause, according to Dr Raizada, is a long-lasting infection caused by HPV.

This virus is sexually transmitted, and it is estimated that “at least half of the sexually promiscuous people get infected with HPV at some point in their lives.

Thankfully, even though HPV infection is so prevalent, only a small fraction of them actually suffer from cervical cancer.

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