Cervical Cancer Symptoms

CERVICAL CANCER

DESCRIPTION

Cancer that forms in tissues of the cervix. It is usually a slow-growing cancer that may not have symptoms but can be found with regular pap tests.

Symptoms –

Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after

menopause

Watery, bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and have a foul odor

Pelvic pain or pain during intercourse

Risk factors –

Many sexual partners

Early sexual activity

Sexually transmitted disease

Weakened immune system

Smoking

Exposure to miscarriage prevention drug

Diagnosis and test –

Pap test

HPV DNA test

Punch biopsy

Endo-cervical curettage

Cone biopsy

Treatment –

Surgery

Radiation therapy

Chemotherapy

Targeted drug therapy

Immunotherapy