Although cervical cancer does not appear to be inheritable, certain behavior may increase your risk. For example, multiple sexual partners increases the risk. Smoking, which makes the immune system less effective, also increases the risk for cervical cancer. Treatment options Treatment for cervical cancer usually requires surgery, radiation or both. While HPV does not always need to be treated, some treatment may be necessary.
Most treatments are relatively painless.
If the Pap smear is abnormal, repeat Pap smears every three months can be done to look for any further abnormal cell growth. A colposcope can be used to see a magnified view of the cervix. If abnormal patterns are found, then a cervical biopsy will be needed. A biopsy is the removal of a small area of the cervix which is then sent to a pathologist for an accurate diagnosis. Freezing the outer cervical area or the skin area destroys the cells and new cells grow back.