Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina.

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
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MedlinePlus: Cervical Cancer
Services and providers for Cervical Cancer in the U.S. ... The primary NIH organization for research on Cervical Cancer is the National Cancer ...
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Cervical Cancer Home Page - National Cancer Institute
Information about cervical cancer treatment, prevention, causes, screening, clinical trials, research, and statistics from the National Cancer ...
www.cancer.gov
Cervical Cancer Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment on ...
Read about cervical cancer causes (human papillomavirus infection), symptoms (abnormal vaginal discharge and pain), diagnosis (Pap test), ...
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Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is cancer in the cervix, the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb. The uterus is the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a baby grows ...
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Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is cancer in the cervix, the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb. The uterus is the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a baby grows ...
womenshealth.gov
Cervical Cancer Home Page - National Cancer Institute
Information about cervical cancer treatment, prevention, causes, screening, clinical trials, research, and statistics from the National Cancer ...
www.cancer.gov

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Cervical Cancer
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Screening: Cervical Cancer
The USPSTF strongly recommends screening for cervical cancer in women who have been sexually active and have a cervix.
www.ahrq.gov
Cervical Cancer & Genital Warts Vaccine
Cervical Cancer & Genital Warts Vaccine A vaccine effective against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) can prevent cervical cancer related to HPV
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FDA approves cervical cancer vaccine - - MSNBC.com
WASHINGTON - Women for the first time have a vaccine to protect them against cervical cancer. ... Clinical trials showed Gardasil prevented 100 ...
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Cervical Cancer - MSN Health & Fitness - Cancer
Worldwide, cervical cancer is second only to breast cancer as a cancer threat to women. This year an estimated 493,000 women across the globe will ...
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BBC NEWS | Health | Cervical cancer vaccine success
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women under 35 in the UK. It claims 1,300 lives each year.
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