Often, in the early stages, cervical cancer causes no signs or symptoms. However, the disease is characterized by a slow evolution, which makes it treatable if diagnosed early. For this reason, it is important to undergo regular gynecological check-ups. and screening tests (such as the Pap test or HPV test), useful to identify precancerous lesions related to human papilloma virus infection and to intervene before these evolve into carcinoma.
and mucous membranes, such as warts, warts or papillomas. Other viral strains, on the other hand, have oncogenic potential, that is, they are able to produce precancerous cellular transformations (dysplasias) which, if not treated, can become invasive, that is, they can evolve into a real tumor.and oral cavity.
Often, the HPV infection is completely overcome by the body, within a few months, without consequences for health. However, when the virus is not cleared by the immune system, the infection persists and favors the onset of cellular abnormalities in the genital area.
The tumor is preceded by precancerous changes in the tissue lining the neck of the uterus (dysplasia). Some of these may regress spontaneously or remain unchanged; a small percentage of dysplasia can evolve, however, into a real tumor, especially in the presence of some cofactors, such as states of immunosuppression or active smoking.
