Sometimes our body gives us signals of a serious illness, but we often ignore them. The story of a 39-year-old woman is a big proof of this.

Sometimes our body gives us signals of the onset of a serious disease, but we often ignore them. The story of a 39-year-old woman is a big proof of this. Her life changed completely when she found out that her problem of heavy periods was a sign of fourth-stage cervical cancer. Do you want to know how a seemingly common problem can turn into such a serious disease?

The woman's name is Emma McQuitty and she is from North Belfast, Ireland. She was having continuous bleeding and pain due to which she was unable to even walk. In February, she went to A&E and told about her problem. But even after staying in the hospital for 15 hours, she was sent home after giving only painkillers. She visited the hospital several times in the next six months, but every time she got the same answer.

Cancer was detected in July

When the woman's condition worsened in July, her family advised her to take her to Ulster Hospital. After getting tested here, it was found that she had stage four cancer and a large tumor had formed in her uterus which had spread to her bladder. A few weeks later, an MRI revealed that the cancer had also spread to her lymph nodes.

Negligence during treatment also happened.

When the woman's treatment started, she suffered from kidney failure and life-threatening sepsis. The woman says that if the doctors had listened to her earlier, she might not have been in such a serious condition. She is now getting very good care in Ulster Hospital but her condition is very serious.

Learn about uterine cancer

Uterine cancer affects around 3,000 women in the UK every year. This cancer affects the lining of the lower part of the uterus. Some symptoms of uterine cancer include abnormal bleeding, pain during sex, pelvic pain, and a foul-smelling vaginal discharge. Causes of uterine cancer can include HPV infection, smoking, contraceptive pills, pregnancy, and a family history of cancer. The fourth stage of uterine cancer is the most serious and in this, the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. This stage is difficult to treat and chemotherapy and radiotherapy are usually used.

Prevention of Uterine Cancer

To prevent uterine cancer, it is very important to get regular uterine cancer screening done. All women should get this test done between the ages of 25 and 64 years. HPV vaccine can also help prevent uterine cancer.