Many different treatments are available for dysplasia and cancer of the cervix.
The choice of treatment depends on the type and degree of abnormal cells present, and the woman's desire to preserve fertility. A small loop is used with cautery to remove a piece of the cervix. A laser beam is used to burn off cells or to remove a small piece of tissue for study. A cone biopsy can be used for more extensive lesions or for those lesions that extend further into the cervical canal. A cone-shaped piece of tissue is removed from the cervix for examination.