What is the most common presenting symptom in cervical cancer?
The most common symptoms of cervical cancer are:
- bleeding between periods.
- bleeding after sexual intercourse.
- bleeding in post-menopausal women.
- discomfort during sexual intercourse.
- vaginal discharge with a strong odor.
- vaginal discharge tinged with blood.
- pelvic pain.
What else can cervical cancer symptoms be?
vaginal bleeding that’s unusual for you – including bleeding during or after sex, between your periods or after the menopause, or having heavier periods than usual. changes to your vaginal discharge. pain during sex. pain in your lower back, between your hip bones (pelvis), or in your lower tummy.
What is cervical cancer pain like?
Low Back, Pelvic or Appendix Pain A sign of cervical cancer is pelvic pain, especially continuous pain. Pelvic pain near the appendix doesn’t usually occur unless the cancer is in advanced stages. There will usually be other cervical cancer red flags before pelvic pain occurs.
What is cervical cancer discharge like?
With cervical cancer, you may notice discharge that is foul-smelling and pink, brown or bloody in colour. Sometimes, the discharge may include chunks of tissue or necrotic material as a result of infection of the tumours, creating a foul smelling vaginal discharge.
Can cervical cancer develop quickly?
How quickly does cervical cancer develop? Cervical cancer develops very slowly. It can take years or even decades for the abnormal changes in the cervix to become invasive cancer cells. Cervical cancer might develop faster in people with weaker immune systems, but it will still likely take at least 5 years.
Does your stomach swell with cervical cancer?
discomfort or pain on the right side of your abdomen. feeling sick. poor appetite and weight loss. swollen abdomen (called ascites)
Is cervical cancer discharge constant?
If cervical cancer lacks oxygen, some cells may die off, infecting the tumor. The infection is what creates a foul-smelling vaginal discharge. If the discharge is continuous and appears to be pale, watery, brown, or mixed with blood, you should contact your doctor.