Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cervix cells. Cervix is at the bottom part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

Women who are between 35 to 44 years are more likely to get cervix cancer. More than 15% of new cases are in females who are more than 65, especially those who have not got frequent screenings.

The cervix constitutes two parts and is covered with two different types of cells.

The first is the endocervix, which is the opening of the cervix that goes to the uterus. It is layered with glandular cells.

The exocervix (or ectocervix) is the external part of the cervix that is visible to the doctor during a speculum examination. It is layered with squamous cells.