Published online by Cambridge University Press: 23 October 2024
Though both preventable and curable, cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally. It is generally understood that the overwhelming majority of cervical cancer cases are caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus infection. In addition to other well-studied risk factors, it is well-established in the literature that there is an increased risk of progression from preinvasive disease to invasive cancer in women with immunosuppression, such as those living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and those with cancer. In this chapter, we seek to summarize recommendations surrounding cervical cancer screening and treatment for women with who are immunosuppressed following cancer therapy. We review the use of cervical cytology and HPV testing and discuss their use in both patients of average and increased risk. We also review the American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) guidelines for treatment of preinvasive disease in immunocompromised patients.
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