Cervical Cancer
About
Cancer of the cervix is cancer of the cells lining your cervix. At first abnormal (precancerous) changes occur. These abnormal cells are called cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). These cells are not cancerous but if left untreated may develop into cancer.
Cancer is when the abnormal cells in the cervix form a tumour. These cells may then break away and spread to other areas.
Around 300 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in Ireland.
Symptoms
- Blood spots or light bleeding between or following periods.
- Menstrual bleeding that is longer and heavier than usual.
- Bleeding after intercourse, douching, or a pelvic examination.
- Increased vaginal discharge.
- Pain during sexual intercourse.
- Bleeding after menopause.