Cervical Cancer Treatment at the University of Colorado Cancer Center

Cervical cancer forms in tissues of the cervix (the organ connecting the uterus and vagina). An estimated 11,150 new cases of cervical cancers will be diagnosed in the United States during 2007.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the major risk factor for development of cervical cancer. People more likely to be affected include women who have:

• Had many sexual partners
• Had first sexual intercourse at a young age
• Not had regular screenings
• HIV infections
• Smoked tobacco

We Specialize in Cervical Cancer

There are more than 100 different types of cancer. To ensure that we are always leading care at the cutting edge, UCCC has expert teams that each specialize in a small number of different cancer types. Because we are sub-specialized in cervical cancer, we have treated the most common and the rarest types of cancer. And more experience equal better outcomes.

We’re the Region’s Only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

The University of Colorado Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Rocky Mountain Region-and one of only 39 in the United States.

• This designation means that we are recognized as leaders in providing outstanding cancer care and cancer-related education, and in driving new research
• No other cancer center in the region offers the expertise we do

We’re One of the Nation’s Best Cancer Centers

U.S. News and World Report has consistently ranked the University of Colorado Cancer Center’s adult patient care center at University of Colorado Hospital among the best cancer programs in the nation.

• In 2007, we ranked 35^th overall and among the ten best in the West
• 5280 Magazine consistently votes our cancer doctors among the best in Colorado
• We have more cancer doctors listed among Best Doctors in America than any other cancer center in the region