Cervical Cancer Symptoms: Why You Shouldn't Ignore Them

A woman who mistook her cancer symptoms for the menopause has urged other women to seek help if they notice changes in their health. Michelle Griggs, from Folkestone, Kent, spoke to her GP after experiencing unusual bleeding, aching joints and night sweats. Despite a recent negative smear test, a scan confirmed she had cervical cancer which was treated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brachytherapy, external , where small rods containing radiation were placed near her cervix. Griggs was given the all-clear in September and will have regular check-ups to make sure the cancer has not returned.