Nursing assistance to women affected by cervical cancer

Objective: to reflect about the nursing care to women affected by cervical cancer. Method: descriptive, theoretical-reflection study carried out in August, September and October 2020, based on the reading of scientific articles and protocols, available in the electronic databases: Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Science ( LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), US National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Virtual Health Library (VHL) and Ministry of Health portal. The study was guided by two currents of thought: Prevalence and implications of cancer cervix in women's lives and nursing care for women affected by cervical cancer. Results: high mortality rates due to cervical cancer were identified, in addition to intense implications for the life of the woman affected by the pathology, such as: pelvic pain, vaginal bleeding, leukorrhea, urinary disorders, mood swings, fear of death and alteration of the size, shape and proportion of the uterus. Conclusion: cervical cancer represents a serious public health problem in Brazil and worldwide. Nurses play an important role in assisting women affected by this pathology, from prevention to treatment, as stipulated by the Ministry of Health.