But it is also vital to be alert to early warning signs, such as abnormal bleeding and lower back pain. The disease affects the cervix– the gateway to your womb from the vagina — and some women do not experience symptoms in the early stages. Kate Sanger, of Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, said: “These signs can be associated with lots of other things that are not ­cancer, and the chances are they are nothing to worry about. Five signs you should act on, even if you recently had a normal smear test:Abnormal bleeding. As cervical cancer develops, it can cause further symptoms.

Source: Standard Digital March 02, 2019 13:28 UTC