What are Cervical Cancer Symptoms? List from Cancer Survivors
The below is a list that has been posted by the bloggers in this cancer community. There are 7577 cancer fighters that are members here. This is what they said, not what the doctors or nurses will tell you.
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What Cervical Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
I had spotting at first, which I ignored, until bleeding was heavier, especially during sex, I also started gaining weight..when I was always little. I always thought you lose weight when sick, the weight didnt start falling off until chemo came into the picture
Heavy bleeding during intercourse, irregular periods, pelvic pain, lower back pain, fatigue
watery discharge that progressed to mucus/blood discharge, bleeding after sex, pelvic cramps all of the time
spotting after sex and a couple of bacterial infections. Normal pap less that a year before diagnosis.
Swollen right leg.
spotting & bleeding after intercourse
post menopausal
fatigue & low back pain
hemmoraging and passing blood clots. She also told us that she wasn't feeling well in general for a couple months before diagnosis...she thought it was stress due to just graduating and trying to find her dream job right away.
PAIN with a capital P. Aimee was in pain daily and no matter the perscription cocktail, the Big C found a way to make it hurt everyday.
My left leg swelled to twice the size of my right. My periods had been irregular but I thought it was menapause.
Bleeding and constant discharge. cramping pain in pelvic area with discomfort down the front of left thigh
Bleeding after sex and a watery discharge.My periods became constant, however I had absolutely NO pain.....thought it was menopause.Imagine that......
None. I had a normal PAP in February 2008 and an abnormal one in February 2009. Thats when everything began...
Had irregular bleeding between periods for about 2 months, bleeding was sometimes heavy w/clots, felt pressure in pelvic area, lil' bit of cramping
None. I had a normal pap smear up until Feb 2009. It came back abnormal, but I did not find out until May.
Post-coital bleeding at times for about 9-10 months
NO symptoms
spotting between periods and after intercourse, very heavy periods with massive cramping, but always had that so didn't think anything of it
Fatigue, Weight loss, Irregular Bleeding (that Mom thought was Menopausal bleeding), Foul Vaginal Odor, Occasional lower back pain
first i thought i was just having irregular periods, then it progressively got worse. The hemorrhaging is absolutely horrible at this point. Have had hip and pelvic bone pain for a few months now. numbness and tingling in my toes. bladder pain.
Irregular bleeding after intercourse. Onset very quickly (so it seems). No other symptoms, no abnormal PAPs, tested negative for HPV in January 2008. It was not until my doctor could actually see and biopsy a mass that we knew there was a problem.
None, didn't find out until I had an abnormal pap in 2008.
fatigue, irritable, cramps
Pain, fatigue. The pain is not always there, but lately it has been more constant. Sometimes it's mild, sometimes it's just plain throbbing pain. Another reason not to have cancer added in my life's favorite to-do-things list =P
Heavy menstrual bleeding, lower back and abdominal pain.
Heavy bleeding and clotting between periods, pelvic pain, leg pain, abnormal pap
ugg prefer to forget, post coital bleeding. bf told my to go to a doctor for months but i thought it was from getting older...
the reoccurance felt like very subtle fireworks of pain in my pelvis that slowly increased until i had pelvic and back pain continuously. i hoped the pains were pychosomatic. no such luck.
Painful heavy periods. Period disappeared for 2 years then came back.I always just thought it came back when my daughter 1st started hers. I had been through a rough break up and put it down to stress when they stopped.
some pain during urination 2 months prior and some thigh pain other than that NONE!!
abnormal bleeding between periods (bled for 3 days following pelvic exam), some pelvic pain. I instinctively knew something was wrong
I had an extreme amount of a watery clear discharge at first. Doc gave me antbiotics. It later turned nto passing blood clots and bleeding between periods. Later came a foul smelling brownish watery discharge that soaked through pads. This went on for one year undiagnosd. Doc kept giving me antibiotics. Finally i went to a specialist who found it within 10 minutes.
She bled in between periods and quite a lot. Dr's laughed and said she was just getting older. She pushed the issue and got a second opinion. She was diagnosed fall of 2008.
fatigue only. not anothery single symptom. I am the posterchild now for getting a yearly ob/gyn exam as that is how they found this cancer.
None initially-she has cramps she thought were part of Perimenopause
Other meds im on is Zanax, Prilosac, Roxicet if needed, Motin 800mg, Birth control and Zofan. I also get nebulsta every 21 days. I also take vitamens :)
Abnormal bleeding/ spotting, bleeding after sex, excessive amount of discharge
Heavy irregular bleeding, bleeding during intercourse, cramping, problems with digestion, urination & poohing. Back pain at times ~ burning sensation in abdomine.
Stringy blood for about the last year. Always bleeding even after my period. Cramps hurt more the last 6 months. Very heavy flow with big clots.
vaginal bleeding after sex, a period that didn't stop in March
bleeding irregularly for 6 months
Worst thing was the exhaustion and not knowing I had cancer again. Some post-coital bleeding and sexual pain. Abnormal paps/cervical dysplasia since 2006.
Was constantly tired and apathetic. No energy or will to do much of anything. Vaginal bleeding commencing about 5 years after menopause escalated to severe hemoraging one weekend.
cramping, fatigue, discharge
My original diagnosis was in September of 2008. My only real symptom was light vagianl bleeding after intercourse, thankfully I never missed a yearly exam.
Pap came back abnormal after my daughter was born
4 cm large polyp on my cervix (one in a million are cancerous) 4 cm tumor on cervix as well.
I've never had an abnormal pap and my cancer was not HPV
Bleeding discharge, pain during intercourse. Doctor said it was because I was nursing my baby and my hormones were off.
Bleeding after intercourse, prolonged periods, fatigue
none whatsoever....
slight bleeding after sex and during BM's
Pelvic pain
right side pain under ribs and radiating around to back, right leg pain, excessive and constant vaginal bleeding with clots, anemia, fatigue, decreased cognition, irritability, pain and bleeding with intercourse, pelvic pain after orgasm, acne
heavy vaginal bleedin.cramps
Abnormal bleeding,light headedness,night sweats
No Symptoms yet. I was told I have Pre-Cancerous Cells on my Cervix. The internet can't give me the answers I need so I am looking for answers where I can.
Fatigue, bleeding with sex and pelvic exams, body aching, pelvic pain, Cycle that won't go away,loss 10 pounds in one month,loss of appetite,depression, severe anemia, hypotension (low blood pressure)
i have had really heavy bleeding during my period, i have alot of back pain, constant fatigue,and pain during sex.
Bleeding during sex and unusual discharge.
Nausea, kidney pain, joint pain, hair loss
Bleeding with a foul smell
abnormal bleeding between periods, after/during intercourse, pelvic pain, painful intercourse
inexplicable bleeding, fatigue, red blotch in one eye,
no positive annual pap smears - ever
Bleeding constantly, pain, anemia, weight loss, fatigue
Presented with post coital bleeding and was very tired all the time. Those were the only symptoms the first time. Diagnosed stage 1b1.
With recurrence had slight menstrual-like pain in lower left abdomen off and on. No bleeding second time. Mass found at regular check up.
spotting in between periods,tired most of the time
Post-coital bleeding; later, large amounts of discolored water discharge and "crampy" pain and pressure
clear to white constant strong odored vaginal discharge for approximately 2 months.
Abnormal bleeding during pregnancy history of abnormal pap. Without follow up. Back pain leg pain. Bowl and urinary issues. And extreme fatigue.
None at first, just went in for yearly pap, then bleeding during sex, then bleeding even without sex, went back to dr, another pap, positive for cancerous cells
Short of breath, pain, fatigue, sadness
Bleeding between cycles, fatigue, discharge
Pains in groin bleeding during and after intercourse a weird "pressure" feeling.....pains in pelvic area.
Abnormal bleeding, severe pelvic pain, sweating, pinching in lower back. Tired, discharged tissue.
Heavy bleeding, Kidney pain
Chronic Back Pain, Abnormal Bleeding, Painful Intercourse
A lot of back pain and tummy pressure
Heavy bleeding, big clots.
Bloating, back and leg pain
Unfortunately I ignored the symptoms for some time. I was experiencing lower back pain that became severe over time. I had irregular bleeding - thought I was pre-menopausal.
Abdominal pain and pressure, chronic lower back pain, white (sometimes brownish) discharge with odor, painful intercourse, constant bleeding
vaginal bleeding
Tiredness, loss of energy, depression,
My periods were never regular, but there was irregular bleeding, no pain or any other symptoms.
the first symptom for cervical cancer is no symptom at all.
Heavy bleeding and cramps.
Irregular bleeding, pain, vaginal discharge and a very uneasy ill feeling. Bleeding with intercourse
7.2 cm mass found in cervix. Pet scan revealed that it has spread to ovaries and lymph nodes. Severe constant pelvic pain that goes down right side of leg. Difficulty urinating (pressure no pain). Pain thankfully responds to 800mg motrin.
Bleeding for 4 weeks, then bloody discharge And blood after sex,, back ache
vaginal bleeding after menopause
watery clear discharge and abdominal bloating
Vaginal bleeding tumor
Currently I have neuropathy in feet. I had bone pain, muscle aches, blood clot, tiredness and couldn't think clearly when I was going through chemo.
Difficulty moving bowels. Felt lump in rectum trying to help evacuate bowels. Watery discharge. Pelvic pain in the right. Pelvic pain after sex. Foul smelling bloody dicharge. Spotting after sex. Stopped having period 8 months ago. Low back pain most of the time. Swelling in ankles.
Heavy bleeding, abdominal pain, lower back pain, pelvic pain, fatigue, watery vaginal discharge tinged with blood, contact bleeding, fever
Unusual vaginal bleeding, could feel something wasn’t right and hormonal changes.
Bleeding, pain, weight loss, fatigue