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Cervical cancer information

University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) information

Our Gynaecology Oncology Patient Information Group produces several leaflets relating to the diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer:  

The Gynaecology Oncology Team looking after you -currently under review

The colposcopy service 

Having a punch biopsy of the cervix 

Advice after loop diathermy treatment to the cervix 

Having a radical hysterectomy- Currently under review

Leaflets relevant to your care will be given to you at the appropriate time, giving you the chance to discuss them with your healthcare team.  Please be aware that even if you have been diagnosed with cervical cancer not all of the leaflets will be relevant to your care.  

More information 

Click on the coloured text links below for general cancer information which may be of help:    

Tests and investigations                                                                                                                                        Click on the above link to see if there is any online UHL information on the tests and investigations you may require. Use the search box to find out.               

Chemotherapy and other drug therapies 

UHL and other information about chemotherapy, hormone therapy, biological therapy (including immunotherapy) and other drug therapies.  Please note that not all therapies are suitable for all types of cancer.        

Radiotherapy 

UHL and other information about radiotherapy treatment. Please note that radiotherapy is not suitable for all types of cancer.            

Eating, appetite or taste 

Local and other information that you may find useful if you have eating problems as a result of your cancer or its treatment.     

Support groups   

For details of cancer support groups in the local area please click on the link above.

Further information 

If you would like more information, including details of how to contact a nurse specialist, please contact the Cancer Information Centre. Alternatively, click on the heading above for details of other organisations that may be able to help you.    

Information in languages other than English 

To find out if there is any information about cancer, cancer treatments and living with cancer available in your preferred language, please click on the heading above, or contact the Cancer Information Centre.      

 This page last reviewed 03/02/2025