Cervical cancer is the fourth most common malignancy in women worldwide and is the second most common cancer in developing countries where the majority of cases occur. An estimated 604,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed, and an estimated 342,000 deaths are reported worldwide.
The incidence of cervical cancer has declined owing to screening with a pap smear test and diagnostic efforts directed toward early identification of high-risk human papilloma virus (HPV) infections through the use of HPV testing and pap smears. Further, owing to the development of HPV vaccines, cervical cancer is considered a preventable disease.
Despite advances in treatment, prognosis remains poor in patients with recurrent or metastatic disease. Median overall survival has been reported to range from approximately 13 to 17 months with standard treatment regimens. One recent study reported an improvement in 2-year survival rate from 42% to 53% with the addition of immunotherapy.
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Cite this: Sarah Ackroyd. Fast Five Quiz: Recurrent/Metastatic Cervical Cancer - Medscape - May 31, 2023.
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