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If left untreated cervical cancer tends to grow deep into the cervix and then spreads to nearby organs such as the vagina and uterus.
Cancer cells may also break away and get into the lymph nodes of the pelvis or abdomen. Once they are in the lymphatic system they can travel to distant parts of the body - such as the lungs - and start growing there. These cancers are called secondary cancers or metastases.
