An evaluation of cervical cancer begins with a medical history and physical examination.

Usually, there are no physical findings in women with cervical cancer.

The diagnosis of cervical cancer must be confirmed through testing.

Tests that may be used to evaluate cervical cancer include:

• PAP smear:
• Cells from this specimen are analyzed under a microscope to look for cancer cells.
• Cervical biopsy:
• Used to obtain a tissue specimen for analysis.
• Colposcopy
• HPV testing
• Urinalysis

Once cancer is detected, additional tests that may be used to evaluate cervical cancer include:

• Laparoscopy
• Chest x-ray:
• Normal chest x-rays
• Chest x-rays with cancer spread to the lungs
• CT scanning of the abdomen
• CT scanning of the pelvis
• MRI scan of the abdomen
• MRI scanning of the pelvis
• Nuclear bone scanning