What Is Gynecological Cancer?
Gynecological cancers begin within the female reproductive system, including the vagina, cervix, uterus, and ovaries.
It is possible to reduce the risk of developing certain types of Gynecologic Cancers by avoiding estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy, maintaining a healthy weight, doing daily physical exercise, and undergoing thorough regular check-ups with your gynecologist in case of family history, risk factors, taking tamoxifen, or any signs of abnormal genital bleeding.
Types of gynecological cancer
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer originates in the cervix, which is the canal that connects the Vaginal canal to the Uterus
Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer originates in the ovaries, which are located on each side of the uterus. The ovaries are responsible for growing and releasing eggs each month as a part of menstruation and fertility.
Uterine cancer
The uterus is the organ which houses the fetus during pregnancy, and where endometrial tissue is formed and released during menstruation.
Cancer of the vagina
The Vagina is the canal that connects the cervix to the vulva on the outside of the women's body.
Vulvar cancer
Vulvar cancer starts in the vulva, the outer part of the female genital organs.
Treatments and Surgery
Types of cancer treatment · Cancer Surgery
Of all gynecologic cancers, only cervical cancer has screening tests that can identify this cancer early, when treatment may be most effective.
Because there is no simple, reliable way to screen for gynecologic cancers other than cervical cancer, it’s especially important to recognize the warning signs and learn what you can do to reduce your risk.
What are the symptoms of gynecological cancer?
Frequent or urgent need to urinate and/or constipation are common in ovarian and vaginal cancers. Itching, burning, pain, or tenderness of the vulva and changes in the color or skin of the vulva, such as a rash, ulcers, or warts, are common only in vulvar cancer.
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Prevention of gynecological cancer
Early diagnosis sometimes becomes the best prevention.
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