Early signs of cervical cancer

The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Nguyen Thi Hong On - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.

Cervical cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death among women, after breast and ovarian cancer. All were at risk of cervical cancer when they started having sex. What are the early signs of cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer has 4 main stages and the first stage is called carcinoma in situ. At this stage, cancer cells have only formed in the surface layer, have not grown deep into the tissues, have almost no symptoms, so women cannot know they have the disease without going to the doctor. gynecological examination. When in the late stages, the patient may have symptoms such as:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding: Women who have gone through menopause for many years, suddenly have vaginal bleeding for no reason, little blood and no accompanying symptoms of abdominal pain, back pain. Vaginal discharge is heavy : A lot of white discharge, changing both in nature, smell and accompanied by a change in color Pelvic and back pain : As the disease gets worse, the pain will continue to spread down the leg and causes swelling in the legs Cramps : suddenly feeling pain around the pelvis or cramping even on days without a period Urinating abnormalities : the body leaks urine even when sneezing, vigorous exercise, blood in the urine, pain when urinating... Irregular menstrual cycle: missed period, prolonged menstruation, dark black menstrual blood...

Early cervical cancer has almost no symptoms, so early screening is the best way to detect and treat cervical cancer in time.
The World Health Organization also recommends, even if you have been vaccinated against HPV, you still need to be screened to detect precancerous lesions and early cancer, if unfortunately you get sick.
Many women feel nervous about taking this test. However, routine testing to detect and treat abnormalities early before they become serious saves hundreds of thousands of lives each year. So don't worry, be confident because you've got your health under control.

Doctors at Vinmec International General Hospital recommend that all sexually active women aged 30 - 49 have an early cervical cancer screening test. However, you can also get tested earlier if you notice something unusual.
Screening should be started 2 years after sexual intercourse and the best time to do screening is 2 weeks after the first day of the menstrual cycle. The time interval between screenings will be advised by your doctor and depends on the test results.

Currently, Vinmec is the first private general hospital in Vietnam capable of deploying genetic testing to screen cancer on the spot, without the need to transfer samples abroad, the test quality is equivalent to the standard. Europe. Vinmec has a team of experts who are well-trained in gene technology to master the current advanced gene testing techniques in the world.
Vinmec offers cervical cancer screening testing as an important part of a women's health package or as a separate test at your request. Depending on the specific case, the doctor will order tests to diagnose cervical cancer early.
Here, modern methods and procedures ensure sterility for the most accurate results. Screening results are returned to your home with specific advice and recommendations.

Vinmec is the first private general hospital in Vietnam capable of deploying genetic testing to screen for cancer on the spot, without the need to ship samples abroad
Early cervical cancer screening is considered a The "golden key" for early detection and effective treatment of cervical cancer, thereby reducing the risk of death and reducing costs for patients.
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