Sorry if this sounds crazy. I have smelled a cancer smell off people before a kind of fruity smell. I have had a lot of gynecological problems which have been put down to fibroids (bloating, irregular periods, heavy bleeding) I noticed that if I was using a tampon it would smell absolutely foul when it came out. I went for my smear which came back fine. The nurse said I have erosion of the cervix which she says is common. I am worried that something is being missed. My periods smell like overripe bananas when the always had that normal blood smell. I can also smell this from my armpits. It's making me think there is cancer somewhere that is being missed. I'm 41. I'm not a worrier but I think if I go and say this to the GP they will think iv lost the plot. I'm just wondering if anyone else has experience this fruity smell from their sweat and period and went on to be diagnosed. Many thanks