Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. The majority of cervical cancer cases are caused by persistent infections with high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a sexually transmitted infection. Cervical cancer can often be prevented or detected at an early stage through regular screenings, such as Pap smears.
Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries, the female reproductive organs that produce eggs and hormones. It is often called the "silent killer" because symptoms are usually vague and nonspecific, leading to late-stage diagnosis in many cases.
