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Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is mostly caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV. An HPV vaccine may reduce the risk of cervical cancer. Symptoms include painful sex, vaginal bleeding, and discharge.
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What is cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in a woman's cervix - the entrance to the womb from the vagina.
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