Gynecologic Oncology

Cervical Cancer: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis 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. 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 f...

Although cancer incidence rates in women less than 50 years of age continue to increase during recent years, mortality rates are dramatically decreasing due to modern advances in cancer treatment. In 1990 the incidence of cancer survivors was 1 in 1,000 for young adults (15–45 years of age) and by 2010, as many as 1 in 250 patients in this age group would have survived cancer. However, increasing numbers of survivors are now confronted with the long-term consequences of exposure to these cancer treatments. Cancer therapy such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, can have a profound impact on ovarian function, leading to premature menopause and loss of fertility. You can use this information to learn more and then discuss your fertility options with your doctor. Be sure that you understand the risks and chances of success of any fertility preservation option you are interested in, and keep in mind that no method works 100% of the time. Fertility preservation options can...

Q & A with Dr. Rani Bhat Can cervical cancer be prevented? Do you know that every sexually active women is at risk of developing cervical cancer? and do you also know that cervical cancer can be easily prevented? What is cervix & where is it situated in the body? Cervix is also known as neck of the womb, and it is situated at the lowermost portion of the womb(uterus). It is cylindrical in shape and connects the vagina and uterus. Cervix is divided into two portions The part of the cervix that is present in the vagina and which can be seen during an internal examination is known as the ectocervix . There is a small opening in the center of the this ectocervix known as external orifice. The part of the cervix which extends from ectocervix to the uterus in the shape of tunnel is know as endocervix or endocervical canal . The small opening present at the junction of endocervical canal and uterus is known as internal orifice. What are the functions of cervix? C...

Have you ever struggled to understand about ovarian cancer ?, well on this blog that’s exactly what we’re going to help you with, where you’ll learn about causes, symptoms, staging and treatment of ovarian cancer. This information is for you if you have ovarian cancer or want to know more about it. Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer will be a worrying and distressing time for you and your family. The team of doctors looking after you will support you and give you information that you might find helpful. What is ovarian cancer and how common is it? Every lady is born with two ovaries, one on each side of the womb. They have two main functions. Firstly, they produce and store eggs for reproduction. Secondly, they produce the female sex hormones and these hormones help develop your vagina, womb, fallopian tubes , breasts and body shape during puberty. They also regulate a woman’s menstrual cycle. Cancer is a disease of cells in the body. Normal cells grow and multiply in an ord...