Advanced Gynecological Cancers
cancer starts in a woman’s reproductive organs
Overview
Advanced gynecological cancers develop in a woman’s reproductive organs. Cancer cells arise in the pelvic area and can lead to vaginal, cervical, vulvar, uterine, and ovarian cancer. A multidisciplinary approach is required to manage these advanced tumors and their treatment includes a series of extensive surgeries and therapies.
Symptoms
The symptoms of gynecological cancer are:
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding and Discharge
Vaginal Bleeding After Menopause
Bloating
Constipation
Increased Urination
Pelvic Pain
Causes
Gynecological cancers can be caused due to:
- Older Age
- Family History
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Diagnosis
Other than the regular physical checkup a doctor may advise one or more than one of the following tests to determine the best treatment. Tests can include:
PAP Test
HPV Test
Biopsy
Ultrasound
Abdominal and Pelvic CT Scan
Pelvic MRI
When to See a Doctor
Make an appointment right away if any worrisome symptoms appear.
Treatment
The treatment for gynecological cancer will always depend on its type and severity. It includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Sometimes all three have to be performed in advanced cancer stages.
Hysterectomy, removal of the uterus is considered the best option for patients with uterine, ovarian, and cervical cancer. This surgery is usually performed by a team of specialized cancer surgeons and expert gynecologists.
Chemotherapy is also required to shrink large tumors before the surgery and even later to kill the remaining cancer cells. In collaboration with some of the top gynecologists, surgeons at Curadors have successfully performed several such surgeries over a period of 15 years. Our partnered facility, Maroof International Hospital has state-of-the-art operation theaters equipped with the world’s most advanced equipment to provide the best quality treatment to our patients.
Risks, Complications & Preventions
Regular screening tests can lower the risk of developing advanced gynecological cancers. If you are experiencing abnormal vaginal bleeding or intense pelvic pain, immediately make an appointment with your doctor to prevent any further complications.
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Dr. Faisal Murad
Chief of Surgery & Laparoscopic Surgery
M.B.B.S., MCPS, FCPS (Surgery), Fellowship Telemedicine
Dr. Mustafa Javed
Orthopedic Surgery
BSc, MBBS, MRCS (Edinburgh, UK), FRCS, Trauma & Orthopedics (Edinburgh, UK), CCT (Yorkshire, UK)
