Who is at risk for gynecologic cancer?
The following are risk factors for different kinds of gynecologic cancers. Each cancer has its own general risk factors, and may affect women in various ways. Every woman is different, so talk to your doctor or gynecology oncology specialist about any questions or concerns you may have.
Risk factors include:
This is a test in which a small scraping of the cells on the mouth of the womb are taken in order to study if there are any abnormal / cancer cells there .it helps to catch cancers of cervix at an early stage and offer prompt treatment.
A high power camera which helps the doctor visualise the mouth of the womb and the cells thereof in great detail. This is required to screen for abnormal growths / cells on the cervix and effect rapid treatment if required.
This is a virus most commonly associated with women who later in life go on to suffer from cancer of the cervix. By screening for this we can determine those at high risk of developing this cancer later in life and help keeping these patients at more regular follow ups.
The area between the outer portion of the cervix (ecto cervix) and the inner canal of the cervix (endo cervix) is called the transformation zone. This is the area from where most of the cancers of the cervix originate. Removing this area in a highly suspicious patient is called as LLETZ. It helps preserve the womb and future fertility and also removes precancerous areas.
Each year lacks of women in India are diagnosed with cancer of the reproductive system . Many of these women unfurtunately succumb to this deadly disease inspite of modern technology available to diagnose and cure this disease . At VIWH , our doctors take holistic , proactive approach to diagnose and detect these lurking monsters. cancers of the cervix (mouth of the womb), uterus , ovaries ,breast and vagina can be beaten by visiting our oncology clinic where our experts can make a customised plan to help you overcome this successfully..our doctors use latest surgical procedures and a combination of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy to make sure world class care is rendered.
