Dr.Rahul Kulkani-Oncologist | OncoWin Cancer Clinic
What is Cervical Cancer?
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, play a role in causing most cervical cancer.
Following are the symptoms of Cervical Cancer:
What is Cervical Cancer?
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, play a role in causing most cervical cancer.
Following are the symptoms of Cervical Cancer:
1) Abnormal vaginal bleeding is the most common presenting symptom of cervical cancer
2) Vaginal bleeding after menopause or bleeding in between periods
3) Abnormal vaginal discharge, foul-smelling or blood mixed discharge
4) Bleeding after sexual intercourse
5) Pelvic pain, swelling on legs, or rarely leakage of urine and stools through the vagina in advanced cases
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