After being diagnosed with cervical cancer, fashion blogger Isabella, 28, decided to share her experience to counsel other women about the warning signs of the disease.

In an interview with a British tabloid the sunThe young British woman revealed her constant feeling of pain after sex, which she considered normal.

He also said that he also began to experience less well-known symptoms of cervical cancer, when he began to experience back pain. “I felt like I had fallen and I remember trying to remember if I had stumbled and I couldn’t think of anything.”

Until one day something caught his attention: irregular bleeding.

Upon discovering that the symptoms pointed to something serious, through an Internet search, Isabella made an appointment with a doctor. Tests indicated a diagnosis of cervical cancer.

“I was so shocked that I didn’t cry, but my legs started shaking uncontrollably. My first question was, ‘What is your life expectancy?’ Feeling of dread,” he recalls in the interview.

Despite the diagnosis, the young woman’s doctor said she had “better chances” of recovery for being healthy and active.

During the two-month treatment period, Isabella underwent five weeks of radiotherapy and six hours of chemotherapy, six times a week. After she has recovered from the disease, she will have to return for checkups once a year to make sure the cancer has not returned.

Symptoms of cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is also known as cervical cancer due to persistent infection with some types of human papillomavirus – the human papillomavirus, which is transmitted through sex.

Preventive scans, such as the Papanicolaou, can help detect these changes and have a high chance of recovery in most cases. Especially when conducting preventive examinations periodically.

When the disease is detected, it is possible to perform surgery without undergoing a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), although this is a fairly routine procedure. In addition, radiotherapy is also a popular option for the early stages. However, the type of treatment depends on the stage and severity of each case.

Signs of uterine cancer

1. Abnormal bleeding

2. Pain and discomfort during sex

3. Unusual or unpleasant vaginal discharge

4. Pain in the lower back or pelvis