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Cancer of the Cervix

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Topic: Cervix
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Sort Desciption: How does cervical cancer develop? Cancer of the cervix can take many years to develop. ... If the tests show that you have cancer of the cervix you will be ...

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The cervix is the bottom part of the uterus (womb) and is often called the neck of the womb. Its prime function is to keep the uterus closed when a woman is pregnant so the developing baby does not slip out. Your cervix can be seen when you have a smear and can be felt when you have an internal examination by a doctor or nurse.

Cancer of the cervix can take many years to develop. Before it does, early changes occur in the cells of the cervix. The name given to these abnormal cells, which are not cancerous but may lead to cancer, is cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia (CIN). Some doctors call these changes precancerous, meaning that the cells have the potential to develop into cancer if left untreated. It is important to know that most women with CIN do not develop cancer. CIN may also be referred to as dysplasia.

Most women have regular cervical smears. The smear test is designed to detect early changes in the cells of the cervix, so that treatment can be given to prevent a cancer from developing. The aim of a smear test is to prevent cancer, but it can also sometimes detect a cancer that has already developed, before the patient develops symptoms.

The most common symptom of cervical cancer is abnormal bleeding, such as between periods or after intercourse. There may be a smelly vaginal discharge, and discomfort during intercourse. In women who have had their menopause (who have stopped their periods) there may be some new bleeding. Of course, there are many other conditions that can produce these symptoms, but it is important that you are not shy or embarrassed to see your doctor or nurse about them. The sooner you see your doctor and the diagnosis is made, the better the chance of treatment being successful.

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