Preventative strategies and non-invasive treatment options for cervical pre-invasive and invasive disorders Stacey A South and Kunle Odunsi

The incidence of cervical cancer has decreased significantly in the United States over the past 50 years. Between 1955 and 1992, the number of deaths attributed to cervical cancer dropped by 74%.The incidence continues to decline by nearly 4% a year. In 2006, approximately 9710 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed, with 3700 deaths.1 Despite these advances in the United States, cervical cancer remains a worldwide epidemic. In 2000, over 471 000 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed globally, with 288 000 deaths, making it the second most common cancer among women worldwide.2