The symptoms of cervical cancer usually do not appear until abnormal cervical cells become cancerous and invade nearby tissue.

The most common symptom is abnormal bleeding, which may:

- Start and stop between regular menstrual periods.
- Occur after intercourse, douching or a pelvic exam.
Other symptoms may include:
- heavier menstrual bleeding, which can take longer than usual.
- Bleeding after menopause.
- Increased vaginal discharge
- Pain during intercourse
The symptoms of cervical cancer may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Consult your physician for a diagnosis.

- How is cervical cancer diagnosed?

When cervical problems are found during a pelvic exam, or when abnormal cells are found through a Pap test, cervical biopsy may…

There are several types of cervical biopsies that can be used to diagnose cervical cancer and some of these procedures, which can completely remove areas of abnormal tissue, it can be used to treat precancerous lesions.

Some of the procedures for obtaining biopsies require only local anesthesia, while others require general anesthesia. There are several types of cervical biopsies, which include:

- Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP): is a procedure which uses an electric wire loop to obtain a piece of tissue.

- Colposcopy is a procedure which uses an instrument with magnifying lenses, called a colposcope to examine the cervix for abnormalities. If abnormal tissue is found, a biopsy is usually performed (colposcopic biopsy).

- endocervical curettage ( ECC ): A procedure that involves scraping the lining of endocervical canal with a narrow instrument called a curette . This type of biopsy is usually completed with the colposcopic biopsy.

- Cone biopsy (Also called conization): biopsy involves removing a portion of cone-shaped tissue from the cervix using the loop electrosurgical excision procedure or cone biopsy procedure with a surgical scalpel. The cone biopsy procedure may be used as a treatment for precancerous lesions and early cancers.

- Knife cone biopsy Cold: A procedure in which a surgical scalpel or laser is used to remove a piece of tissue. This procedure requires general anesthesia.

- The treatment for cervical cancer: Specific treatment for cancer will be determined by your physician based on:
- Your general health status and medical history
- extent of the disease.
- Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures or therapies.
- Expectations for the course of the disease.
- Your opinion or preference.
Treatment may include:
- Surgery, including:
- Cryosurgery: is the use of liquid nitrogen, or a probe that is very cold, to freeze and kill cancer cells.
Laser surgery: is the use of a powerful beam of light, which can be directed to specific parts of the body without making a large incision, to destroy abnormal cells.
- Hysterectomy: is surgery to remove the uterus, including the cervix. In some cases, hysterectomy may be necessary, particularly if abnormal cells are found inside the opening of the cervix.
- Radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
LEEP or conization may also be used to remove abnormal tissue.