A women’s body is constantly changing – with all the hormonal changes, with age, with emotions, with duties and much more. Sometimes changes that seem normal can be signs of cancer though. With all the stresses they go through, it is very important to do a comprehensive health check-up. Especially, if you have a history of Cancer in the family, comprehensive cancer screening should be done regularly to rule out any hidden disease.

Here are some symptoms that women should not ignore and get a cancer preventive check-up done

Abnormal vaginal bleeding. More than 90% of women diagnosed with endometrial cancer (cancer of the lining of your uterus) experience irregular bleeding. Bleeding that’s not a part of your usual monthly cycle can have many causes, but your doctor will want to rule out endometrial cancer.

If you have already undergone menopause, any bleeding or spotting should be evaluated well. If you haven’t reached menopause and still experience bleeding between periods or heavy bleeding or bleeding during sex, it can be a concern for cervical or vaginal cancer. You must consult your doctor and discuss the same.

Some women experience vaginal discharge colored with blood. Bloody, dark or smelly discharge is usually a sign of infection. But sometimes, it may be a warning sign of cervical, vaginal or endometrial cancer.

Unexplained weight loss. It is always good to keep exercising and follow a healthy diet plan to maintain a balanced body weight. As being overweight or obese, can increase your risk for cancer. But if you suddenly lose more than 10 pounds without changing your diet or exercise habits, talk to your doctor.

Most unintended weight loss is not cancer. It is often caused by stress or thyroid disorders, but it can be a sign of pancreatic cancer or other types of cancers such as colon, stomach or lung cancer.

On the other hand, loss of appetite or feeling full all the time, never feeling hungry, may be symptoms of ovarian cancer or other cancers not related to the reproductive system.

Constant fatigue. A busy week can wear anyone out. A lot of women are tired because they lead hectic lives. But extreme tiredness that won’t go away isn’t normal. In most cases, a little rest should cure your fatigue. If fatigue is interfering with your work or leisure activities, stop blaming your hectic life and see your doctor, especially if you have any other associated symptoms.

Pain in the pelvis or abdominal area. Cancer doesn’t cause most aches. But ongoing pain can signal bone, brain, or other cancers, especially ones which have spread. Ask your doctor about any unexplained aches that last a month or longer. Ongoing abdominal pain or discomfort — including gas, indigestion, pressure, bloating and cramps — can signal ovarian or endometrial cancer.

Changes in your bathroom habits. If you suddenly need to urinate all the time or feel constant pressure on your bladder, unless you’ve started drinking more liquids or you’re pregnant or you’re diabetic, this may be a sign of cancer. Bloody urine is usually the first sign of cancer of the bladder or kidneys.

Change in bowel habits may be a sign of something externally pressing on the colon. This could be any advanced stage gynecologic cancer or other cancers. Bloody stool is often from hemorrhoids, but it can also be a symptom of colon cancer.

Apart from the Cancer Blood tests, this package also includes a pelvic ultrasound / sonography and a PAP Smear.

A Pap smear is used to screen for cervical cancer. The Pap smear is usually done in conjunction with a pelvic examination. It involves collecting cells from your cervix. Detecting cervical cancer early with a Pap smear gives you a greater chance for cure. A Pap smear can also detect changes in your cervical cells that suggest cancer may develop in the future. Detecting these abnormal cells early with a Pap smear is your first step in prevention of cervical cancer. In women older than age 30, the Pap test may be combined with a test for human papillomavirus (HPV) — a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause cervical cancer.