The mutations in these genes can increase the risk for other kinds of cancer, including cancer of the cervix, uterus and pancreas.

VOA: special.2010.09.22

The cervix comprises the lower part and neck of the uterus.

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It turns out that cells can flake off of tumors in the ovaries or the lining of the uterus, and float down to rest in the cervix, where Pap tests are performed.

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