There are several types of cervical cancer and the treatment may differ by type:
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The most common type is Squamous cell carcinoma. It arises on the more "outer" portion of the cervix which protrudes into the vagina. It is truly the classic variety cervical cancer. |
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Adenocarcinoma. It starts on the more "inner" portion of the cervix, from the same type pf cells lining the uterus. "Clear cell" cancer is a subtype of adenocarcinoma. |
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The mixed types is Adenosquamous (with elements of both adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma). |
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The rare types is "neuroedocrine" cancers (Carcinoid and small cell). Cancer may spread to the cervix from other areas. |