Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is cancer arising from the cervix. It is due to the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Cervical cancer affects the entrance to the uterus (womb). The cervix is the narrow part of the lower uterus, often referred to as the neck of the womb
The most common symptoms of cervical cancer are:

• bleeding between periods
• bleeding after sexual intercourse
• bleeding in post-menopausal women
• discomfort during sexual intercourse
• smelly vaginal discharge
• vaginal discharge tinged with blood
• pelvic pain

These symptoms can have other causes, including infection.
Cervical cancer treatment options include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or combinations of these.
Deciding on the kind of treatment depends on several factors, such as the stage of the cancer, as well as the patient’s age and state of health.