Signs and Symptoms of Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide and is a leading cause of cancer-related death in women in underdeveloped countries. It is one of the most common cancers that affect a woman's reproductive organs.
Signs and Symptoms of early Cervical Cancer
Early
cervical cancer does not show any signs or symptoms. It is usually a very slow
growing cancer. Cervical cancer when diagnosed early can be treated successfully.
In
women who receive regular screening, the first finding of the disease is usually
an abnormal Pap test result. Pap smears are the best screening technique
currently available to evaluate the cells on the face of the cervix.
Signs
and Symptoms of progressed Cervical Cancer:
Some
of the common symptoms observed during the later stages of cervical cancer are:
- Vaginal bleeding after
sexual intercourse
- Pelvic pain
- Pain during sexual
intercourse
- Offensive vaginal
discharge may occur -pale, pink, brown, blood streaked, and foul-smelling
- Abnormal bleeding
between menstrual periods
- Heavy bleeding during
your menstrual period
- Increased urinary
frequency
- Bleeding after
menopause
- Painful urination -
dysuria
- Low back pain
- Urethritis or urinary
infection can be a sign of cervical cancer
Resources/Links:
CC Signs and Symptoms at Allrefer.com
This page was last updated:
April 22, 2006
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