Woman collapses from stage 3B cervical cancer after ignoring symptoms for 20 years

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A woman ignored cervical cancer symptoms for 20 years, leading to a stage 3B diagnosis after collapsing. Pamela Alexander, 43 at diagnosis, experienced irregular bleeding and pain but avoided screenings due to fear and embarrassment. She collapsed in 2012, revealing a large tumor. After aggressive treatment, she is now in remission but has lifelong disabilities. Alexander urges others to attend regular screenings, emphasizing a five-minute procedure can save a life.


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