what are the sympthoms of cervical cancer?

Answer 1

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
None of these symptoms are specific for cervical cancer and all may be caused by many other conditions. 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

A woman should see her healthcare professional and may need to be treated if she has any of the following signs or symptoms:
* vaginal discharge that does not seem normal
* vaginal bleeding between periods
* bleeding with intercourse
* painful intercourse, known as dyspareunia

Answer 2

Cervical Cancer Symptoms Women Need to Know
Cervical cancer symptoms often go unnoticed because they mimic so many other ailments. Many women pass these symptoms off as PMS or ovulation pains. Many times, however, cervical cancer has no symptoms.

When symptoms are present, they usually do not appear until the cancer is more advanced. This does vary from woman to woman.
Cervical Cancer Symptoms
Abnormal bleeding.Women with cervical cancer may experience abnormal vaginal bleeding. This can be heavy or light bleeding during the month.

Unusual heavy discharge. An increased vaginal discharge is also a symptom of cervical cancer. It may be foul smelling, watery, thick, or contain mucus.

Answer 3

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers that affect a woman's reproductive organs. Various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, play a role in causing most cases of cervical cancer.

When exposed to HPV, a woman's immune system typically prevents the virus from doing harm. In a small group of women, however, the virus survives for years before it eventually converts some cells on the surface of the cervix into cancer cells. Half of cervical cancer cases occur in women between ages 35 and 55.

Signs and symptoms--
You may not experience any cervical cancer symptoms — early cervical cancer generally produces no signs or symptoms. As the cancer progresses, these cervical cancer symptoms and signs may appear:

* 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-

Answer 4

Cervical Cancer Symptoms Women Need to Know
Cervical cancer symptoms often go unnoticed because they mimic so many other ailments. Many women pass these symptoms off as PMS or ovulation pains. Many times, however, cervical cancer has no symptoms.

When symptoms are present, they usually do not appear until the cancer is more advanced. This does vary from woman to woman.
Cervical Cancer Symptoms
Abnormal bleeding.Women with cervical cancer may experience abnormal vaginal bleeding. This can be heavy or light bleeding during the month.


Unusual heavy discharge. An increased vaginal discharge is also a symptom of cervical cancer. It may be foul smelling, watery, thick, or contain mucus. It varies from woman to woman. It is important to report any unusual vaginal discharge to your doctor.


Pelvic pain. Pelvic pain that is not related to the normal menstrual cycle can be a cervical cancer symptom. Many women describe them ranging from a dull ache to sharp pains that can last hours. It can be mild or severe.


Pain during urination. Bladder pain or pain during urination can be a symptom of advanced cervical cancer. This cervical cancer symptom usually occurs when cancer has spread to the bladder.


Bleeding between regular menstrual periods, after sexual intercourse, douching, or pelvic exam. Bleeding after sexual intercourse, douching, or pelvic exam can be cervical cancer symptoms. This is due to the irritation of the cervix during these activities. While a healthy cervix may have a very small amount of bleeding, many conditions may cause bleeding after activities like sex.

http://cancer.about.com/od/cervicalcancer/a/cervcancrsympt.htm

hope this helps

Answer 5

Symptoms may include (important to note some forms of Dysplasia are asymptomatic, as well as certain invasive cancers):

Abnormal vaginal bleeding (intermenstrual, postmenopausal, postcoital); Foul-smelling vaginal discharge; Pelvic pain, leg pain, back pain; painful vaginal intercourse; blood in the urine; and Rectal bleeding.

Although symptoms are indicative of something bad, and not necessisarily meaning it is cancer, it is important to visit your doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.

Signs can also be an important indicator of Cervical Cancers. Signs differ from symptoms in that a sign may not present with any physiological abnormalities.

There may be no signs of cervical abnormality upon visualization, but these are some that may be seen:

Red lesions; erosion of the cervix; Ulceration; Bleeding; Discharge; Exophytic or Mass lesion; Extension of a cervical mass into the upper vagina and/or parametria, with induration, nodularity, and fixation to surrounding tissue.

Answer 6

Sadly, cervical cancer really doesn't pose any real symptoms until it is very advanced, and when symptoms due occur they are often misdiagnosed as infections or viruses. But usual symptoms include heavy bleeding/discharge consistently, cramping in the uteral-region, pain during urination. If you think you have it and a doctor refuses to do a test on you because they insist it's an infection, insist you get tested.

Answer 7

My mother bled heavily and she had constant pain thinking it was an issue with hemroids and cramps. GYN can tell right away if a patient has cervical cancer. Make an appointment, because the earlier the better.

Answer 8

heavy bleeding, all month long.

bleeding can increase by
- drugs like aspirin
-exercise
-eating hiigh fats


i am sure there are other symptoms

anemia may show up due to heavy blood lose

Answer 9

If you are concerned about it, go get a pap smear.