A mother of three was blindsided by a cervical cancer diagnosis just days before her 30th birthday — despite experiencing ...

Consider this a public cervix announcement. The American Cancer Society recently made a dire prediction — nearly 13,400 new ...

Cervical cancer often develops silently, making it essential for women to recognise its early warning signs and seek timely ...

For example, sharp pain or deep discomfort during sex can be a key red flag of cervical cancer, which affects 3,250 people each year, according to gynaecological cancers charity The Eve Appeal.

or swelling in the legs could signal something more. Pain that radiates and worsens over time, especially in the lower back or hips, should not be ignored. When cervical cancer spreads ...

As cervical cancer progresses, you might develop pain in your pelvis, back, belly, or legs. For McClellan, her lower back aches felt similar to period-related cramps. You might also see some swelling ...

Cervical cancer is diagnosed in more than 3,000 women every year in the UK, according to Cancer Research UK. Bleeding is a symptom, and cervical cancer is most common in women aged 30 to 34. Sadly, ...

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More than 13,000 women are diagnosed with the cancer each year, but those rates are dropping thanks to advances in ...

No woman I have ever met looks forward to getting a Pap smear, the standard test for cervical cancer. Asked whether they would rather see a dentist about a cavity, or a gynaecologist for a Pap ...

pain or discomfort during sex or unexplained pain in the lower back or between the hip bones.” Almost all cases of cervical cancer – an estimated 99.8 per cent – are caused by human ...