There are different types of cervical cancer that affect different types of cells in the cervix. The most common types are squamous cell cervical cancer, adenocarcinoma and adenosquamous carcinoma.
Your healthcare team will find out what cervical cancer type you have by doing different tests. We have information about tests for cervical cancer on another page.
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Squamous cell cervical cancer
Squamous cell cervical cancer is the most common type of cervical cancer. About 7 to 8 in 10 (70% to 80%) cervical cancers are this type.
Squamous cells are thin, flat, skin-like cells that line the surface of the cervix. The cancer often develops where the outer surface of the cervix joins with the cervical canal. This is called the transformation zone.