Mild Discomfort to Cancer: Woman's Cervical Cancer Journey Highlights Early Detection Need

• Nitu, 46, initially dismissed persistent vaginal discharge and lower abdominal discomfort as minor issues, delaying medical consultation.
• After months of symptoms, imaging in May 2025 revealed a mass near her uterus, followed by an MRI confirming a large cervical tumor with tissue invasion.
• A biopsy on June 9, 2025, diagnosed adenosquamous carcinoma of the cervix, Grade 1, with rising tumor markers.
• Despite initial Ayurvedic treatment, the cancer progressed, necessitating a multimodal approach of chemotherapy and chemoradiotherapy.
• Dr. Jyoti Wadhwa emphasizes that persistent symptoms like abnormal discharge, pelvic pain, or bleeding, especially after 40, require urgent medical evaluation for early detection and better outcomes.

Why It Matters: Early detection and prompt medical evaluation are crucial for cervical cancer, often dismissed due to mild symptoms.