Symptoms & diagnosis of cervical cancer | Cervical Cancer Treatment Bangalore | Dr.Rani Bhat

1. CERVICAL CANCER: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & DIAGNOSIS Presented By Dr. Rani Bhat

2. In India, cervical cancer is still the second-most common cancer in women. Cervical cancer is one of the cancers that can be cured, if detected early. This disease can also be prevented with regular PAP smear. The cervix is cylindrical in shape and lies at the lower end of the uterus, which connects the uterus to the vagina. The cervix is divided into two parts: the lower part is called ectocervix and this lies within the vagina. The upper part is called endocervix. Most cervical cancers occur in the region where endocervix and ectocervix meet. Almost all cervical cancer cases are attributed to the Human Papillomavirus also called as HPV infection.

3. Causes of cervical cancer • Main cause for cervical cancer is HPV infection and this is a sexually transmitted disease. • There are generally hundreds of such virus but, two types of HPV infection  16 and 18 cause 70% of all cervical cancers across the globe. • Other factors that put women at risk of cervical cancer are early marriage, multiple pregnancies, multiple sexual partners, low genital hygiene, contraceptives, and lack of awareness.

4. Symptoms of cervical cancer You may not have any symptoms during the initial stages of cancer, but you can experience various symptoms as the cancerous cells grow in the cervix. The most common symptom of cervical cancer is untimely vaginal bleeding, you need to see your doctor immediately if you have: • Bleeding between periods • Bleeding heavily during menstruation • Having longer periods • Bleeding after intercourse • Bleeding after menopause • Have excessive bleeding that can cause anaemia (fatigue & dizziness)

5. Diagnosis of cervical cancer Your gyne-oncologist may subject you to one or more of the following tests: • If your symptoms are suggestive of cervical cancer then your doctor will conduct an internal examination of your vagina to visualize the cervix (also called as per-vaginal examination). If your cervix looks abnormal, then a small piece of cervical tissue will be taken and studied in a laboratory to confirm the presence or absence of cancer. • The specialist may also advise you to undergo a colposcopy. A colposcopy is the procedure that uses a magnifying device called a colposcope to take a better look at your cervix. The colposcope shines a light onto the cervix through the vagina. This instrument enlarges the view of the cervix on an external monitor. • If the tests confirm cervical cancer, the next step is to evaluate the spread and extent of the disease. This will involve further tests like ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, X-ray, blood tests, etc.

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