Cervical Cancer (cont.)
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- Cervical Cancer Overview
- Cervical Cancer Causes
- Cervical Cancer Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Cervical Cancer Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
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- Viewer Comments: Cervical Cancer - Risk Factors at Time of Diagnosis
Cervical Cancer Symptoms
As in many cancers, you may have no signs or symptoms of cervical cancer until it has progressed to a dangerous stage.
- Cervical cancer does not usually cause pain, although it may in very advanced stages.
- The most common symptom is abnormal vaginal bleeding. This is any bleeding from the vagina other than during menstruation.
- Abnormal vaginal discharge also may occur with cervical cancer.
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Cervical Cancer - Risk Factors at Time of Diagnosis
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Did you have any of the risk factors for cervical cancer at the time of your diagnosis? If so, what were they?
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Cervical cancer is the second most common malignancy in women worldwide, and it remains a leading cause of cancer-related death for women in developing countries.
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