An alarming number of women do not know the revealing signs of a deadly woman cancer This kills thousands of people each year, has shown new research.
One in five women in the United Kingdom have never heard of uterus cancer, while more than a third party wrongly believe that the disease can be detected via smear tests.
It is according to a new investigation by Charity Peaches Womb Cancer Trust, who warned that women are dying because they do not know what symptoms are watching.
According to Cath Kennedy, a clinical specialist at Trust, spotting the signs of early warning is vital, due to the dramatic gap of survival times between those diagnosed with early and late.
For example, around 92% of people spotted at stage one or two will live for at least five years, against only 15% of women diagnosed in stage three or four, when the disease has spread.
“We want more women to intend to talk about uterus cancer, know the signs and when to consult a doctor,” said Kennedy.
‘All symptoms should be studied by your general practitioner or professional health – do not count on the result of your last test.
An alert issued by the charity has highlighted the symptoms to be monitored.
Uterus cancer affects around 9,7,000 women each year in the United Kingdom. Nicknamed a silent killer, when the disease is diagnosed in subsequent stages, only 15% of women will survive. Peaches Trust wants to raise awareness of better awareness of the disease, so that women can catch it early
The main symptom of uterus cancer, also known as endometrial and uterine cancer, is abnormal vaginal bleeding, especially for women who have crossed menopause.
For post-menopausal women, this covers any vaginal bleeding, including stains or discharges that are pink, red or brown and more aqueous than usual.
For those who have not yet reached this stage, heavier periods, bleeding between cycles and / or after sex, and abnormal vaginal flows can all be signs of uterus cancer.
Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, swollen belly, bloating, change in intestinal or bladder habits and new cough.
According to Peaches Trust, while many conditions, such as endometriosis, can cause these symptoms, it is important to check cancer by doctors.
Ms. Kennedy added that, although very occasionally, abnormal cells picked up by a smear test may indicate the possibility of uterus cancer, a normal cervical screening result does not exclude uterus cancer.
About 9,800 women receive a diagnosis of uterus cancer in the United Kingdom each year, which is equivalent to 27 people each day.
Last year, the former actor of Eastenders Cheryl Ferngison, who played Heather Trott in soap, revealed that she had been diagnosed with the disease In 2015, but kept the secret for nine years.
By ensuring these silent symptoms of uterus cancer, more women will be able to get a diagnosis earlier, potentially saving lives
Her symptoms were back and vaginal bleeding, which she knew “was not normal”.
She said ok! Magazine: “There were dark moments, especially at night, when I thought:” Will I die? ” Will I leave my husband without wife, my son without mom?
“But the time has come to talk about all of this now. I hope my story could allow other women.
Current treatment options for the disease include surgery, most women who choose to have their belly removed to prevent cancer from spreading – known as hysterectomy.
However, the extent of the operation will depend on the distribution of cancer, doctors unable to diagnose an exact step until the procedure.
During surgery, surgeons will examine the organs around the uterus to see if there are signs of propagation.
Some women will eventually have their belly removed, their fallopian tubes.
If cancer has spread, some patients may need to have a combination of surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy to eliminate as much cancer as possible.
An analysis has shown the years of life that an average cancer patient in the United Kingdom should lose, the number of lives lost in terms of all cancers increased to 14.1 compared to 13.4 in the 1980s
Gynecological cancers – notably ovary, cervical, uterus, vagina and vulvar – are women 21 women every day on average, or 8,000 women per year.
These cancers start in the reproductive system of a woman and can affect women of all ages, although they are more frequent in women over 50, especially those that have crossed menopause.
College cancer, found anywhere in the cervix – opening between the vagina and the uterus (uterus) – is the most frequent in women aged 30 to 35.
On average, two women in the United Kingdom die every day from the disease, nicknamed a silent killer because its symptoms can be easily neglected for a less serious illness.
Currently, women aged 25 to 49 in the United Kingdom are invited for cervical screening control during their GP surgery every three years.
