How can u tell if u have cervical cancer​?The main ways to determine if you have cancer include observation of symptoms, gynecological examination, vaginal colposcopy, imaging and cervical biopsy.

Observation of symptoms

Abnormal vaginal bleeding: may be a common early sign of cancer, including bleeding after sexual intercourse, postmenopausal bleeding, or abnormally increased bleeding during menstruation.

Abnormal vaginal discharge: There may be a large amount of foul-smelling vaginal discharge, sometimes with blood in the discharge.

Pelvic pain: As the cancer progresses, there may be pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis.

Frequent urination, urgency, or change in bowel habits: These symptoms may occur if the cancer invades neighboring organs such as the bladder or rectum.

Gynecological examination

Observe the appearance of the cervix and check for any abnormal changes such as erosion, ulcers, cauliflower-like growths, etc.

Vaginal examination

Through colposcopy, the morphology and structure of the vascular epithelium on the surface of the cervix can be observed, and suspicious lesions can be detected and localized for biopsy.

Imaging examination

Imaging examinations such as ultrasound, CT, MRI, etc. help to understand the size, location, degree of invasion and whether metastasis has occurred in the tumor.

Cervical Biopsy

A colposcopic sample of the suspicious lesion is taken and sent to the pathology department for histologic examination. The presence and stage of cervical cancer can be determined by observing changes in cell morphology and structure under the microscope.

For individuals at risk of cervical cancer, regular gynecological examinations are recommended for timely detection and treatment of cervical cancer, maintaining a good lifestyle and hygiene habits, and strengthening the body's immunity.