Gynecologic Oncology

Know It To Beat It - Cervical Cancer Watch this video as our specialist Dr. Rani Bhat (Gynecologist and Oncologist ) answers the most important questions on Cervical Cancer. For more information visit: http://www.drranibhat.com/

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...

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...