Department Of Gynac-oncology
Gynae-Oncology
Department Of Gynac-oncology
Gynae-Oncology
What is Gynecological Cancer?
Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that begins in a women’s reproductive organs. Any woman is at risk for developing gynecologic cancer.
Gynae-Oncology is a specialised field of medicine focused on cancer of female reproductive system. Department offers an integrated approach to the diagnosis and surgical management of cancerous and non-cancerous condition of female reproductive system. These includes cervical cancer, endometriosis, fibroid, Ovarian Cancer, Pelvic Masses, Uterine Cancer, Vaginal and Vulvar Cancer.
The department regularly performing all types of radical, intraradical and laparoscopic surgeries regularly. Preventive oncology given equal importance in department to diagnose and treat pre cancer as well as early cancer lesion.
Community information about prevention of Gynaecological cancer regularly provided through teaching the attendant and doing necessary action. The team of skilled Gynaec oncologist with fully equipped department provides dedicated care and support to all cancer patient.
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Symptoms of gynaecological cancers
- Vaginal bleeding after sex
- Vaginal bleeding after menopause
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Spotting or bleeding between periods
- Heavier or longer heavier menstrual periods than the usual
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Other abnormal vaginal discharge
- Precocious puberty
- Hirsutism
- Swelling or ulcer over vulva
- Nodes in groin area
- Swelling lower lim
DIAGNOSIS AND INVESTIGATIONS
All the patients coming to OPD are examined thoroughly, clinically staged and triaged as per their disease status. The following tests and investigations are performed in the OPD.
- PAP smear, HPV testing including high risk m-RNA E6, E7
- Colposcopy and directed biopsies
- Cervical biopsies and smears such as vault smear and vulvar smear
- Endometrial aspiration
- Ultrasound abdomen and pelvis is basic investigation.
- CT scan of abdomen, MRI of lower abdomen depending on the site and cancer to be evaluated.
- PET scan in selected cases.
- Tumor markers—CA-125, CEA
Treatment of gynaecological cancer
Some common types of treatment options involve Surgery, Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapy
Different types of doctors are involved in treating this condition:
- Gynecologic oncologist: A surgeon who specializes in curing female related cancers by surgical procedures.
- Radiation oncologist uses radiation therapy for treating different types of cancer, including cervical cancer.
- Medical oncologist uses chemotherapy and other procedures like targeted therapies for treating cervical cancer.
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