if it is not diagnosed until symptoms such as abnormal bleeding/heavy periods occur? Anyone know what the odds are of surviving if it is left undiagnosed until the symptoms show?
Was it just an abnormal pap, or true cancer? There are many treatments for cell changes on the cervix, such as freezing (cryosurgery) and scraping. This kills/ removes the cells and causes the body to generate new (healthy) cells. the treatment depends upon how severe it is. please provide more info – do you have a diagnosis from a doctor, if so what is the exact wording of the diagnosis?
it is fatal but the drs see that its not too far gone they can do chemo and other treatmetns to help out. im so sorry about it its very hard to have cancer or to deal with it. i wish u and whoever else so much love and luck
It really depends on how aggresive the cancer is and how advanced. Just because it has not been diagnosed until symptoms present themselves it does not mean it will definitely be fatal.
Obviously smear testing is very important in the prevention and detection of cervical cancer, but with treatment patients can and do survive.
If this is something you or someone you are close to is going through I'm so sorry and I wish you well, and for any other girls or women reading, nobody should underestimate the importance of regular smears. they save countless lives every year, so please don't ever put off going, it may be uncomfortable but it only takes seconds and could save your life.
Also if anyone has symptoms of cancer don't delay getting it checked out. the most important factor in the treatment of cancer is catching it early.
Good luck and god bless xx
I don't know the odds but it depends on how aggressive the doctors decide to treat the cancer.