You and your family have learned of a diagnosis of cervical cancer.
The amount of information you receive at the time of diagnosis can feel overwhelming. All at once, you may feel there are many unanswered questions, decisions to be made, and so much information to understand. It can be helpful to have friends and family with you when discussing your diagnosis and treatment.
A team of health care professionals will work with you and your family throughout your treatment process. Each of them has an important job, but the most vital member of the team is you. In order to play an active role during your treatment, you should try to learn as much as possible about cervical cancer.
This booklet will take you through the basics of what you need to know about cervical cancer. It will introduce you to the people who may be part of your treatment team. Also, it will identify the different types of treatments for cervical cancer. Hopefully, this information will help prepare you to talk with your treatment team and to feel more confident about your treatment plan.
