Cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix is known as cervical cancer. One of the major causes of cervical cancer, in most cases, is excessive strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a sexually transmitted infection.

Read on to know more about popular treatment options of cervical cancer.

• Radiation therapy
  In radiation therapy, healthcare professionals make use of high X-rays with an aim to destroy the cancer cells in the body. Those who specialize in conducting this type of treatment for cervical cancer are known as a radiation oncologist. Considering the situation, radiation therapy may be given before the surgery takes place or in place of surgery to shrink the tumor.

• Surgery
  In surgery, the doctor removes the tumor and the healthy tissue that surrounds it. In cases where cervical cancer has not spread past the cervix, hysterectomy is one of the most common methods used. Hysterectomy is where the uterus and the cervix are removed from the body.
• Systemic therapy
  Systemic therapy involves medication that is used to destroy cancer cells in the body. The medication reaches the part of the body affected by cancer cells through the bloodstream. Medication is administered via an intravenous tube or a capsule. Here are the different types of systemic therapies used to treat cervical cancer:
• Chemotherapy
  Chemotherapy involves the use of drugs to kill off cancer cells. This is done by preventing the cancer cells from growing, which ultimately results in their inability to divide and produce more cells. Even though chemotherapy can take place through the mouth, the drugs that are used for the treatment of cervical cancer are passed intravenously.
• Immunotherapy
  The main aim of immunotherapy is to improve the body’s natural defenses to fight cancer by making use of materials that are produced in a laboratory or by the body itself in order to restore the functioning of the immune system.
• Targeted therapy
  Targeted therapy, as the name suggests, focuses only on certain proteins, genes, or the tissue environment that leads to the growth of cancer. Targeted therapy is used to stop the development of cancer by restricting the spreading of cancer cells. This is done with an aim to safeguard the healthy cells of the body.

So, these are some of the most popular treatment options of cervical cancer to give you an idea about what measures to take if the need arises.