Symptoms of cervical cancer

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Invasive carcinoma of the cervix is a malignant tumor occurring in the cervical epithelium. In China, the mortality of invasive cervical cancer ranks the seventh among malignant tumors. The 5-year survival rate of early invasive cervical cancer was 90%, and that of late invasive cervical cancer was only 10%. General survey has positive effect on early diagnosis and treatment of cervical invasive cancer. The incidence rate of cervical invasive cancer increased gradually from 45 years old. The peak age of onset was 45~55 years old, and the peak age of second cases was 35 years old, with an average age of 48 years. Tell us about the symptoms of cervical cancer.

Symptoms of cervical cancer

1. 80% ～ 90% of patients with cervical invasive cancer have increased leucorrhea symptoms in varying degrees. The character of leucorrhea is similar to that of general inflammation. With tumor progression, necrosis, shedding and secondary infection, the stench of purulent leucorrhea can appear.

2. 80% ～ 85% of the patients have vaginal bleeding symptoms. It can be manifested as contact, menstrual period, postmenopausal or irregular vaginal bleeding. Young women with contact vaginal bleeding or postmenopausal vaginal bleeding are worthy of special attention. Large cauliflower like exophytic tumors and ulcerative cavity tumors are prone to vaginal bleeding.

3. Other symptoms of tumor infiltration and progression, such as lower abdominal and lumbosacral pain, lower abdominal and defecation falling sensation, bloody stool, dysdefecation, frequent urination, hematuria, lower extremity edema, etc. Later stage patients will also have anemia, weight loss and other cachexia symptoms.

matters needing attention

In addition to the clinical stage, whether the patients with invasive cervical cancer are suitable for surgical treatment should also be based on the patient's age, general situation, complications and surgical contraindications.