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How you now if you had cervical cancer with out seeing the doctor? |
How you now if you had cervical cancer with out seeing the doctor? Most ot the time, early cervical cancer has no symptoms. Symptoms that may occur can include: Continuous vaginal discharge, which may be pale, watery, pink, brown, bloody, or foul-smelling Abnormal vaginal bleeding between periods, after intercourse, or after menopause Periods become heavier and last longer than usual Symptoms of advanced cervical cancer may include: Loss of appetite Weight loss Fatigue Pelvic pain Back pain Leg pain Single swollen leg Heavy bleeding from the vagina Leaking of urine or feces from the vagina Bone fractures A new vaccine to prevent cervical cancer is now available. In June 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approve the vaccine called Gardasil, which prevents infection against the two types of HPV responsible for the majority of cervical cancer cases. Studies have shown that the vaccine appears to prevent early-stage cervical cancer and precancerous lesions. Gardasil is the first approved vaccine targeted specifically to preventing any type of cancer. Practicing safe sex (using condoms) also reduces your risk of HPV and other sexually-transmitted diseases. HPV infection causes genital warts. These may be barely visible or several inches wide. If a woman sees warts on her partner's genitals, she should avoid intercourse with that person. To further reduce the risk of cervical cancer, women should limit their number of sexual partners and avoid partners who participate in high-risk sexual activities. Getting regular Pap smears can help detect pre-cancerous changes, which can be treated before they turn into cervical cancer. Pap smears work very well in spotting such changes, but they must be done regularly. Annual pelvic examinations, including a pap smear, should start when a woman becomes sexually active, or by the age of 20 in a non-sexually active woman. If abnormal changes are seen, a colposcopy with biopsy should be performed. If you smoke, quit. Cigarette smoking is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer. Source(s): Medlineplus.gov I think the only way to know is to see a doctor. You can visit NCI's website at www.cancer.gov and get more information. There is also a risk assessment website by NCI that can help you understand your level of risk for getting certain types of cancers: http://understandingrisk.cancer.gov/.... Good luck to you. http://www.cancer.gov http://understandingrisk.cancer.gov/... In its early stages, cervical cancer causes no pain or other symptoms. The first identifiable symptoms of the disease are likely to include: Watery or bloody vaginal discharge, sometimes heavy and foul-smelling. Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between menstrual periods, or after menopause; menstrual periods may be heavier and last longer than normal. If the cancer has spread to nearby tissues, symptoms may include: Difficult urination and possible kidney failure. Painful urination, sometimes with blood in urine. Dull backache or swelling in the legs. Diarrhea, or pain or bleeding from the rectum upon defecation. Fatigue, loss of weight and appetite, and general feeling of illness. there's no way you can know without seeing the doctor - so go to the doctor! |
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