Early manifestations of uterine cancer at the age of 12

Early symptoms of uterine cancer at the age of 12 may include abnormal vaginal bleeding, abnormal secretions, lower abdominal pain, etc. Once symptoms occur, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible to confirm the cause and conduct targeted examinations and treatment. Uterine cancer in children is relatively rare, but it should not be ignored. Early diagnosis is particularly important for the treatment effect.

1Abnormal vaginal bleeding

The most common symptom of early uterine cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding, which usually manifests as spotting during non-menstrual periods or significant changes in the amount and cycle of menstrual bleeding. Since 12-year-old girls may have just entered puberty and their menstruation is not yet regular, vaginal bleeding in children who have not yet entered their menstrual period should be taken seriously.

2Abnormal vaginal discharge

Another possible sign of early uterine cancer is a change in the color, smell, or amount of discharge, such as blood in the discharge, an abnormal increase in discharge, and a strange smell. Because the changes in vaginal discharge during puberty are complex, parents and children need to pay special attention to any unusual manifestations, such as long-term abnormal discharge.

3. Pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen

In the early stages of uterine cancer, there may be mild pain in the lower abdomen, but because the symptoms are not severe and may be confused with uterine development and dysmenorrhea during puberty, they are easily ignored. If the pain is accompanied by other symptoms, especially persistent discomfort without a clear cause, you need to be alert.

How to cope and treat?

Early detection of uterine cancer is crucial to treatment, and diagnosis requires professional medical equipment and examinations. Here are some targeted guidelines:

Seek medical examination: If the above symptoms appear, be sure to go to the gynecology and pediatrics department or a specialized hospital as soon as possible for cervical smear, B-ultrasound examination and necessary screening to confirm the diagnosis.

Drug treatment: If it is confirmed to be carcinoma in situ or early uterine cancer, anti-tumor drugs such as foscarnet can be used under the guidance of a doctor.

Surgical treatment: If the cancer cells are located deep and the area is extended, surgery is often used to remove the diseased tissue, such as cervical conization.

Radiotherapy or chemotherapy: For patients with intermediate or high risk, combined treatment with radiotherapy or chemotherapy may be required.

Health management: Maintain a healthy lifestyle, maintain a suitable weight, and have regular health checks to prevent worsening or recurrence of the disease.

Although uterine cancer in children is relatively rare, any abnormality should not be ignored. Regardless of whether it is diagnosed as a serious disease, parents should educate their children to understand their own changes and seek medical treatment in a timely manner. Early detection and active treatment can provide protection for healthy growth.