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Cancer of the Cervix

Alternate Names : Cervical Cancer, Cervical Tumor, Cervical Carcinoma

Cancer of the Cervix | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Cervical cancer that is found early usually causes no symptoms. Once the cancer invades surrounding tissues, the woman may have vague symptoms such as the following:

  • vaginal bleeding between periods
  • menstrual bleeding that is longer or heavier than usual
  • bleeding after intercourse, douching, or a Pap smear
  • vaginal bleeding after menopause, the time in a woman's life when her menstruation ends
  • Symptoms of more advanced cancer of the cervix include the following:

  • loss of appetite
  • weight loss
  • fatigue
  • nonspecific back pain
  • leg pain
  • inability to control urination or bowel movements

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    Cancer of the Cervix: Diagnosis & Tests

    Author: Eva Martin, MD
    Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Date Reviewed: 07/16/01



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