Cervical Cancer

The cervix is part of a woman's reproductive system. It is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ in the lower abdomen. The cervix connects the uterus to the vagina. The vagina leads to the outside of the body. Cancer begins in cells, the building blocks that make up tissues. Tissues make up the organs of the body. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their place.

Sometimes, this orderly process goes wrong. New cells form when the body does not need them and old cells do not die when they should. These extra cells can form a mass of tissue called a growth or tumor/cancer.

Cervical Cancer Symptoms

* Abnormal bleeding. Women with cervical cancer may experience abnormal vaginal bleeding.

* Unusual heavy discharge.

* Pelvic pain. Pelvic pain that is not related to the normal menstrual cycle

* Pain during urination. Bladder pain or pain during urination can be a symptom of advanced cervical cancer. * Bleeding between regular menstrual periods, after sexual intercourse.

Please keep in mind that these cervical cancer symptoms are also symptoms of many other illnesses. If you are experiencing these cervical cancer symptoms, please see a doctor.

* Weakened immune system : Women with HIV infection or who take drugs that suppress the immune system have a higher-than-average risk of developing cervical cancer.

* Age: Cancer of the cervix occurs most often in women over the age of 40.

* Sexual history: Women/men who have had many sexual partners have a higher-than-average risk of developing this disease.

* Smoking cigarettes:

* Using birth control pills for a long time

* Having many children