WebMD's slideshow explains the symptoms, causes, treatments, and survival rates for cervical cancer. A close link to the human papillomavirus (HPV) offers a way to prevent many cases.
In particular, early-stage cervical cancers, like precancerous changes, typically do not produce symptoms. Symptoms may develop when the cervical cancer cells start to invade surrounding tissues. Symptoms and signs of cervical cancer include: Abnormal vaginal bleeding Vaginal bleeding after menopause ...
Cervical cancer treatment differs by stage. For cancers up to stage II, surgery is usually done to remove the areas of cancer. This generally means that the uterus is removed (hysterectomy) along with the surrounding tissue. The ovaries, Fallopian tubes, and lymph nodes in the area may also ...
Advanced-Stage Cervical Cancer Symptoms Advanced-stage cervical cancer generally includes stages III and IV. Stage III is when the cancer has spread to the lower part of your vagina and possibly to your pelvic wall, lymph nodes, or kidneys. Stage IV is when the cancer has spread beyond your ...
In particular, early-stage cervical cancers, like precancerous changes, typically do not produce symptoms. Symptoms may develop when the cervical cancer cells start to invade surrounding tissues. Symptoms and signs of cervical cancer include: Abnormal vaginal bleeding Vaginal bleeding after menopause ...
A family history of cervical cancer also increases a woman's risk. HPV infection is very common and does not lead to cancer in the majority of cases. Genital infections with HPVs typically cause no symptoms and go away on their own. Sometimes, however, the infection persists. Precancerous ...
Cancer Research UK.Controlling symptoms of advanced cervical cancer. Espenel S, Garcia MA, Langrand-escure J, et al.Special focus on stage IV cervical cancer patients: a decade experience.Oncology. 2019;97(3):125-134. doi:10.1159/000500025 ...
Early-stage cervical cancer usually doesn’t have symptoms, but when they are present, they can include:2 Vaginal bleeding after sex Post-menopausal vaginal bleeding Bleeding between periods, or abnormal periods like heavier bleeding than usual or longer periods ...
Cervical Cancer Symptoms In the early stage of the disease, cervical cancer may produce no symptoms. The tumor develops over a period of 5-15 years. Meanwhile, the cancerous cells continue to multiply in your cervix. As the cancer worsens, you may experience: ...
Cervical cancer symptoms The symptoms ofcervical cancerare not always obvious and for that reason it is sometimes not caught until it is at an advanced stage. It is important to be aware of anything that is not normal for you, but the mostcommon noticeable symptoms of cervical cancer are: ...