What are the types of cervical cancer?

• Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of cervical cancer. It develops in the thin flat cells called squamous cells, which are found on the surface of your cervix and vagina. 
• Cervical adenocarcinomas are less common. They develop in the gland cells that make mucus in the cervical canal. 
• Adenosquamous carcinomas, mixed carcinomas, clear-cell and small-cell carcinomas are rarer forms of cervical cancer. 

Recurrent cervical cancer

If the cancer returns after treatment, it is called recurrent cervical cancer. Recurrent cervical cancer may be hard to treat again. Even so, some chemotherapy treatments or targeted therapies may help. Your doctor will talk to you about your options.