Cervical cancer??

how do u know if u have cervical cancer??
does it hurt??
can it kill??
any other info u have ??

Genital warts is responsible for 90% of cervical cancer.
The early stages of cervical cancer may be completely asymptomatic. Vaginal bleeding, contact bleeding or (rarely) a vaginal mass may indicate the presence of malignancy. Also, moderate pain during sexual intercourse and vaginal discharge are symptoms of cervical cancer. In advanced disease, metastases may be present in the abdomen, lungs or elsewhere.
The Pap smear can detect cancerous or precancerous conditions of the cervix. A cervical biopsy is usually performed when a pap smear indicates significant abnormalities, or when an abnormal area is seen on the cervix during a routine pelvic examination. The biopsy identifies the abnormality. When a positive pap smear shows minor cell changes or abnormalities, a biopsy probably will not be done immediately, unless there is a reason to believe you may be in a high-risk category. For minor cell changes, it is usually recommended that a repeat pap smear be done in 6 months.
The current system of reporting divides the results into three main areas: benign (noncancerous), precancerous (showing some abnormal cell changes), and malignant (possibly cancerous).(MedlinePlus)
Cervical cancer is usually a squamous cell carcinoma that is caused by human papillomavirus infection or an adenocarcinoma. Early cancer is asymptomatic; the 1st symptom of later cancer is usually postcoital vaginal bleeding. Diagnosis is by screening cervical Papanicolaou (Pap) test and biopsy. Staging is clinical. Treatment usually includes surgical resection, radiation therapy, and, unless cancer is localized, chemotherapy; if cancer is widely metastasized, treatment is primarily chemotherapy. (Merck)
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Pap smears can find Cervical Cancer and abnormal cells that can lead to Cervical Cancer, thats why its important to have regular pap smears. Cervical cancer does kill but can be prevented with the simple pap smear.
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i was tested for cervical cancer a couple of years ago i didnt have the cells thank goodness but i did have a small lump on the outside of my cervix they gave me a loop diathermy where they burn some of the skin away, i was sent for the tests because my smear test showed abnomalties in the cells, they say you can spot the signs if you bleed arfter intercourse , abdominal pains and thick discharge, they say to help prevent cervical cancer is dont use talcum powder down below, not to use bubble bath and low scented shower creams and not to have unprotected sex. and go regulary for your smear tests
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