Understanding Cervical Cancer Symptoms
Symptoms of Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer ranks first among cancers in women in most developing countries. It constitutes 34 percent of all women’s cancers. Though women at all ages are at risk, cervical cancer is mostly seen in women from mid 30 to 55, with 47 being the average age. Women should be aware of abnormal vaginal bleeding which is first sign of cervical cancer symptoms.
Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. About 85% of cervical cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, which develop in the scaly, flat, skin like cells covering the cervix. Most other cervical cancers are adenocarcinomas which develop from gland cells or adenosquamous carcinomas, which develop from a combination of cell types.
Most incidents of cervical cancer are caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). This virus is passed during anal or vaginal sexual intercourse. Having multiple partners increases your risk.
Cervical Cancer Symptoms
Most common symptom is abnormal bleeding, which may start and stop between regular menstrual periods or may occur after sexual intercourse, douching, or a pelvic exam. Symptoms of cervical cancer usually don’t appear until abnormal cervical cells become cancerous and invade nearby tissue. Other cervical cancer symptom is pain during urination, pain during urination can be a symptom of advanced cervical cancer.
Symptoms of advanced cervical cancer may include: loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, pelvic pain, back pain, leg
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pain, single swollen leg, heavy bleeding from the vagina, leaking of urine or faces from the vagina, and bone fractures.
If you are experiencing cervical cancer symptoms, make an appointment with your healthcare provider. Before your appointment, you write your symptoms. Includes information such as when and how often you experience these symptoms, what medications (if any) relieve symptoms, and how long you have had the symptoms. All this information helps the doctor make the correct diagnosis. If you need more information about cervical cancer, please read this book (100 Questions & Answers Abourt Cervical Cancer by Don S. Dizon). You can buy it from amazon.
