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Cervical cancer grows slowly and rarely shows any symptoms in the initial stages. Due to this, many women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the advanced stages. Some common symptoms of cervical cancer are:
If you experience any unusual bleeding from the vagina, you must consult your doctor immediately. Many people find it embarrassing to talk about such details, but these symptoms must be reported immediately.
The most successful cervical cancer screening test is the cervical smear or the Pap smear test. Women between 25 to 65 years of age must undergo a Pap smear test once every five years. Diagnostic tests enable your doctor and healthcare team to determine how to treat cervical cancer. If your doctor detects an abnormality in your Pap smear, they may recommend further
tests to confirm their diagnosis, which includes:
Cervical cancer treatment options primarily include– surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. While most people associate chemotherapy and cervical cancer when talking of treatment of this condition, your treatment plan will depend upon the stage of your cancer, age, and overall health. Treating early-stage cervical cancer has a higher success rate as they are localised. These cancers are usually treated by surgery. Your doctor may recommend radiation therapy if they feel some cancer cells may be left out.
Only surgery is not enough in stage 3 and stage 4 cervical cancer. They usually require a combination of treatment options. In the advanced stages of the disease, treatment options may not be aimed at curing the condition but to limit the cancer spread and relieve your symptoms.