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Cancer is a condition in which the body’s cells grow and divide quickly. There are different cancers, and one of them is Gynecologic cancer. These cancers begin in a woman’s reproductive organs and result in cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. However, cancer can also occur in the fallopian tubes, which is another form of gynecological cancer. 

With the increasing number of gynecological cancer cases in India, it becomes crucial to understand their timely diagnosis and treatment.

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What are Gynecological Cancers?

Gynecological cancer is the most common cancer in women, making it a significant public health issue and a major public health concern. Gynecologic malignancies can start anywhere in a woman’s reproductive system, so awareness is vital. 

Cancer begins when the normal cells in an organ grow abnormally. Soon, the abnormal cells divide and multiply quickly and form tumors. It, in turn, results in cancer of that organ. The sad part is that most women report at advanced stages because of a lack of cancer awareness, varied histology, and negatively impacting prognosis and clinical outcomes.

Types of Gynecologic Cancer

There are different gynecological cancers. This includes:

  • Cervical cancer begins inside the cervix, the uterus’s lower, narrow end. 
  • Uterine cancer begins in the uterus, where the baby grows during pregnancy. There are two subtypes of Uterine cancer – Endometrial cancers and uterine sarcomas.
  • Ovarian cancer develops in the ovaries, located on either side of the uterus. Ovarian cancer is an abnormal development of cells in the ovaries. The cells reproduce rapidly and can penetrate and kill women’s body tissue.
  • Vaginal cancer originates in the vagina. Further, invasive vaginal cancer is more advanced and migrates to adjacent tissues, deeper into the vaginal wall.
  • Vulvar cancer develops in the vulva, the outer region of the female genital organs.

Each gynecologic cancer has its own set of signs and symptoms, risk factors (factors that enhance your likelihood of developing the disease), and preventions. Gynecologic malignancies are severe for all women, and the risk increases with age. 

Causes of Gynecologic Cancer

First, each form of gynecologic cancer has its own set of risk factors, which rise with age. However, some causes of gynecological cancers include:

  • HPV – The human papillomavirus (HPV), a highly prevalent sexually transmitted infection, causes cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. You can get the HPV vaccine to prevent similar cancer. 

Secondly, other minor factors include:

 

  • Breast or gynecologic cancers in the past.
  • History of the family.
  • Oral contraceptives and fertility medicines.
  • Estrogen replacement treatment.
  • Diets high in fat.
  • Diabetes
  • Smoking
  • Prior radiation to the pelvic area

Signs and symptoms

It’s necessary to pay attention to your body and spot any unusual warning signs or symptoms. Everyone’s signs and symptoms are different, and each gynecologic malignancy has its own set of symptoms.

  • All gynecologic malignancies, except vulvar cancer, induce abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge. 
  • Only ovarian cancer patients experience symptoms such as feeling full too soon or having difficulty eating, bloating, and abdominal or back pain.
  • Ovarian and uterine tumors frequently cause pelvic pain or strain.
  • Ovarian and vaginal cancer are linked to a stronger desire to urinate more frequently or urgently.
  • Only vulvar cancer causes itching, burning, discomfort, or soreness in the vulva and changes in vulva color or skin, such as a rash, ulcers, or warts.

If you’re experiencing unusual vaginal bleeding, see a doctor immediately. Talk to your doctor if you haven’t yet reached menopause but notice that your periods are heavier or if you’re noticing unusual bleeding between periods.

If you experience any other warning signals that last two weeks or more and are not normal for you, you should consult a doctor.

Diagnosis

Your doctor will examine for lumps and irregularities in the whole reproductive system. Also, a Pap test will reveal cancer cells on the cervix.

If your doctor suspects cancer, they may conduct diagnostic imaging tests such as

  • Ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI – To identify the extent of cancer. 
  • A colposcopy uses a lighted magnifying lens to examine the cervix and vagina.
  • Dilation and curettage (D&C) – A procedure that involves dilation of the cervix to remove aberrant tissue from the cervical canal and uterine lining.
  • LEEP stands for loop electrosurgical excision technique, which involves removing cells and tissue with a heated wire loop.
  • Biopsy – A small amount of tissue is obtained as a sample to examine it further.
  • Laparoscopy: Sending images to a video monitor through a tiny incision in the lower belly.
  • CA-125, HE4, or OVA 1 blood tests: These tests look for biomarkers linked to ovarian cancer in your blood.

Treatment options for Gynecological cancers

A gynecological oncologist is a physician who specializes in cancers of the female reproductive system. Also, this doctor will collaborate with you to develop a treatment option. For this, 

  • Surgeons carry out invasive procedures.
  • Medical oncologists are doctors who use medicine to treat cancer.
  • Radiation oncologists are specialists that specialize in cancer treatment.

Treatment Therapies

  • It depends on the type of cancer and the extent to which it has spread. Therefore, women with gynecologic cancer may need many treatments.
  • Surgery procedure – Doctors remove cancerous tissue during surgery. Doctors remove all visible malignancies.
  • Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses some drugs to shrink or destroy cancer cells.
  • Hormone therapy is a treatment that can either destroy or prevent cancer cells from developing. Doctors give hormonal injections for the same.
  • Chemotherapy delivered intraperitoneally (IPC) – This therapy administers drugs directly to the peritoneal cavity via a surgically implanted port and catheter.
  • Chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant stage – Some patients may be administered chemotherapy before surgery to remove their tumors.
  • Radiation Therapy – A radiation oncologist is a specialist who uses a light beam to kill cancer cells with radiation.
  • Transient ischemic attack (TIA)

Why choose ONP Hospital?

Oyster and Pearl Hospital (ONP) is the best gynecological hospital in Pune. We treat every patient with dignity and respect. Our gynecological department comprises expert gynecologists and other related health experts to provide quality healthcare. 

Our gynecological department is fully equipped with modern equipment and technologies. Our oncologists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to assist cancer patients. They treat each patient with the best possible care and provide the right treatment. 

The ONP hospital treats each life with care and concern. We understand the severity of cancer and how it affects you physically and your family emotionally. When you choose ONP Hospitals for the best cancer treatment, you choose a second chance at life.

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