Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Chronicle Live
Chronicle Live
Health
Bradley Jolly & Sonia Sharma

'Silent' symptom of cervical cancer and other signs of the disease to look out for

The most common symptoms of cervical cancer have been revealed, including a "silent" sign for people to look out for.

Hundreds of women die from the disease every year and many of them have the "silent" symptom of lower back pain. Back problems can be a sign of various illnesses and diseases, but it is common in people who have cervical cancer.

The condition can be cured if detected and treated early. In fact, 51% of those with cervical cancer survived for more than 10 years between 2013 and 2017, Cancer Research UK says.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.