Cancer symptoms: Five womb cancer signs you should know
Cancer symptoms are triggered when cells start to divide uncontrollably in the body. It can affect any part, including the skin, lungs and reproductive organs. Womb or uterine cancer is the fourth most common type of the condition affecting British women. Happening in the fetus-holding organ, the most common symptom is unusual bleeding according to the NHS. “It may start as a light bleeding and a watery discharge, which may get heavier over time,” said the healthcare provider online.
The cancer could affect women who have or have not been through the menopause, but is more likely to occur in the former category. Defining bleeding which may be a warning sign, Cancer Research UK said online, “abnormal bleeding can be any vaginal bleeding after the menopause, bleeding that is unusually heavy or happens between periods and vaginal discharge.” “This can be pink, watery and foul smelling discharge.” “About nine in 10 cases are picked up because of post menopausal or irregular bleeding. “This is why womb cancer is so often diagnosed early.”
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Cancer symptoms: Five womb cancer symptoms you should watch out for
If the cancer goes undetected and becomes more advanced, it may cause other symptoms. Pain in the back, legs or pelvis, loss of appetite, tiredness and nausea are all signs the cancer has progressed, said the national healthcare provider. Cancer Research UK added blood in the urine, low levels of red blood cells causing anaemia and high blood sugar levels could all be signs of the condition. “Your doctor might feel that your womb is larger than normal,” they said online. “The doctor could also feel a lump in your tummy or pelvis if you have the condition.”
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