YOGYAKARTA - Signs of cervical cancer are very important to know because it shows the development of the disease to a more serious stage. In the early stages, cervical cancer often shows no symptoms so many women do not realize that cancer cells are developing.
When entering the advanced stage, then severe symptoms begin to appear and interfere with daily activities. Therefore, it is important to know the symptoms so that medical treatment is immediately received. The following will be discussed signs when cervical cancer has spread.
Cervical cancer is cancer that appears in the cervix or cervical, which is the lowest part of the uterus that connects the vagina and uterus. This disease occurs when cells in the cervix experience abnormal growth and are out of control. The process of developing cervical cancer usually takes a long time, namely 15 to 20 years.
The main cause of cervical cancer is infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) which is at high risk. Although the body's immune system is usually able to fight HPV, some types of viruses can last long and trigger dangerous cell changes.
Early detection of cervical cancer can be done through a Pap smear or HPV test, namely an examination to see abnormal cell changes in the cervical. If abnormal cells are detected early, treatment can be done before cells develop into cancer. Therefore, it is important to carry out routine checks.
Signs of cervical cancer have spread showing that cancer cells have come out of cervicals and attacked other organs. Reporting from Ciputra Hospital, here are some signs that cervical cancer has spread.
If you experience the above signs, immediately contact the Doker to get special treatment according to the symptoms experienced.
The spread of cervical cancer can spread to several parts of the body. Cancer cells move through blood vessels or lymphatic systems and stick to other tissues.
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First, the spread often occurs in the pelvic area, which is the closest location to the cervical. When cancer reaches the pelvis, this condition usually indicates the third stage. Symptoms that appear include pelvic pain, walking disorders, to drastic weight loss.
Second, the kidneys can also be the target of the spread of cervical cancer. When cancer cells cause urine buildup and cause kidney function damage. If not treated, this condition can lead to kidney failure.
Third, the spread of cancer to the bone can cause bone pain. The bone area becomes more fragile and easily broken due to the infiltration of cancer cells. Furthermore, the spread of cancer can also occur in the nearest organs. If this happens, it is a sign that cancer is at a very serious stage.
This is how the discussion of signs of cervical cancer has spread. Understanding this sign is very important so that early detection and immediate treatment can be carried out.
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