Given that different Gynecologic Cancers often course in asymptomatic way and that other symptoms can be confused with other ailments, is essential to undergo medical check-ups
Each year diagnosed thousands of women around the world with some type of cancer associated with their reproductive organs and is true that day-to-day medicine will to progress providing us with better treatments, is above all prevention it can save more lives.
We encourage you today from our space to which you know the following information and you don't ever forget the periodic with your Gynecologist.
The reason? There are many diseases that course without symptoms, hence the importance of passing through these tests that the majority are painless. It is worth it!
Gynecologic cancer awareness
There will never be way to know 100% if we are going to suffer or not on occasion a Gynecologic cancer. If it is true that the genetic factor gives us certain predisposition on many occasions, we must be aware that each person is unique and that no one but us same knows when something is going well and when something is changing in our body.We invite you to learn about symptoms associated with a possible cancer in women
Prevention saves lives and makes the treatment in the majority of cases more effective. So, not worth trust. Even if you are young, even if your family does not have a history, before any small discomfort, abdominal pain or changes in your period, don't hesitate to make an appointment with your Gynecologist.
Influence once again that gynecological cancer is one of the fields that most evolved within the Oncology, diagnosis, both in medical or surgical treatments.
Thus, you do not immediately associate the word 'cancer' with 'death', but with a disease to be treated. Think of it as a problem that must be confronted with bravery, fortitude and much family support.
Types of Gynecologic cancer
1. Cervical Cancer
However, as we can see, early diagnosis is what can give us success in dealing with the disease and the tumor process.
The symptoms would be as follows:
- Bleeding was menstruation period.
- Vaginal discharge abundant and with small traces of blood.
- Bleeding after intercourse.
- Abdominal pain and discomfort in the lower back.
Remember, it is important that you also know the symptoms associated with breast cancer .
2. Ovarian Cancer
While ovarian cancer appears mostly in women aged 50 to 70, we can not neglect it if we are younger, since this type of oncological disease have a fairly high incidence.Today the causes of this type of Gynecologic cancer are not known. Experts tell us that it may be due to factors, hormonal, or reproductive, diet, smoking, overweight or even the use of products such as talcum powder, since the genetic burden of this disease is not very noteworthy values: between 10 and 15%.
Ovarian cancer usually produces few symptoms until we are at a more advanced stage. Hence the importance of reviews.
The symptoms would be as follows:
- We can feel a slight discomfort in the lower part of the abdomen, something akin to an indigestion.
- Pain in the pelvis.
- Anemia and weight loss.
- Lack of appetite, tiredness.
- Body hair growth due to alteration of hormones.
3 Cancer of uterus
The cervix or cervix is the lower part of the uterus, which is the canal that leads to the vagina. The problems in this type of cancer appear in a part specifically where the ectrocervix joins the endocervix and where you can reach form a type of carcinomas.Ovarian cancer has less impact on women who have had multiple pregnancies. However, we need to know also that this type of disease has a very high genetic component.
A very famous case is that of Angelina Jolie who, as you know, it opted to be removed due to its high genetic predisposition fallopian tubes and ovaries of ovarian and breast cancer.
The symptoms would be as follows:
- Bleed when we don't have menstruation
- Vaginal fluid with blood and abundant
- Bleeding after intercourse
- It is also known to what are your menstrual irregularities
4. vagina Cancer
Although it also has a significant genetic component, it should be noted firstly that it is not as frequent as those cited previously vaginal cancer. Now, within this type of Gynecologic cancer, we can differentiate two types:Squamous cell carcinoma: forms in squamous cells that line the vagina. It has a slow, almost without symptoms until you reach other bodies forward.
Adenocarcinoma: begins in glandular cells of the vagina that produce and release liquids such as "vaginal mucus". It is most common in postmenopausal women.
The symptoms would be as follows:
- Bleeding unrelated to menstruation.
- Pain in the pelvis or back.
- Pain while urinating.
- Emergence of a bulge into the vagina.
5 vulvar Cancer
It can say that this type of cancer is not very common, and primarily affects the vaginal labia majora area.It has a slow evolution and is associated, in general, women who have started very early his sexual life and that have had multiple partners. (Let us remember that they are General estimates and that we must never neglect us not identify us )).
What we should take into account are the following:
Have an infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) virus.
Have a history of abnormal Pap smear (also known as tests or Pap smear) tests.
Lumps on the vulva or small masses of strange, such as warts, with a different color.
Suffer itching and much annoyance in the vulva area.
Suffer not related to menstrual bleeding.
Finally, keep in mind that the most important thing is prevention.
Remember to set your regular check-ups and that before any discomfort, however small that is, you must go to your doctor.
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