Deenays Blog: Be Aware of Cancer;you yourself is your best physician

I have all the more reasons to be concerned to share knowledge of gynecologic cancer with my friends,especially female friends. My male friends should also pay attention to any complaint ,or rather enquire for, that their close ones,relatives or family members have. The following describes the symptoms of gynecologic cancer,which if detected early, shows good prognosis ( a forecasting of the probable course and outcome of a disease, especially of the chances of recovery.)

Gynecologic cancer can be of ovary,fallopian tube,uterus or the cervix. The average age of onset of uterine cancer is 60 years, ovarian cancer 63 , fallopian tube cancer 50-60 years,cervical 45-55 with the peak at 47 years of age. Of the various gynecologic cancers,uterine endometrial cancer has the highest survival rate.

Unfortunately,genetics and virus plays their roles in various cancers,including this one. Ones who have relatives who had gynecologic or breast cancer is in the high risk group,breast cancer being more related to ovarian cancer. Human Papiloma Virus (HPV) which is sexually transmitted causes mutation (alteration) of the genes,a major cause of Cervical cancer.

Symptoms of gynecologic cancer includes;

1. Swollen leg:
A painful swollen leg ,discharge or other cervical cancer symptoms.
2. Abnormal vaginal bleeding:
More than 90% of women diagnosed with endometrial cancer experience irregular bleeding e.g. bleeding between periods,heavy bleeding,bleeding after sex and menopausal bleeding.
3. Unexplained weight loss: Loss of more than 4.5 kg without any reason
4. Vaginal discharge colored with
blood:
Sometimes, it?s a sign of
cervical or endometrial cancer but mainly due to infection
5. Increased urge for urination : due to the pressure on the bladder (Uterus/womb lies above the bladder)
6. Appetite changes:
Appetite changes may be symptoms of
ovarian cancer.
7. Pelvic or abdominal pain:
Ongoing abdominal pain or discomfort ?
including gas, indigestion, pressure, bloating
and cramps ? can signal ovarian cancer. And,
constant pelvic pain or pressure can be a sign
of endometrial cancer.
8. Belly bloat:
A woman may have
ovarian cancer if she continues feeling bloated
for more than two weeks or after her period
ends.
9. Constant fatigue: which doesn't go away after rest
10. Persistent indigestion or nausea:
Occasionally, persistent indigestion or nausea
can signal gynecologic cancers

These symptoms however may be related to fibroid which is a benign condition,i.e. not cancerous. Gastrointestinal tuberculosis may also mask the diagnosis. If the symptoms persist for not less than two weeks,please consult a gynecologist, an oncologist or your general medicine doctor.

It is always better to prevent than try to cure a rather incurable disease. My dear young readers and friends,there is no need to be embarrassed. embarrassment does not cure diseases.

Cancer Centres in the North East
1. International Oncology Cancer
Clinic, Shija Hospitals and Research Institute,
Langol, Imphal West 795 004
Manipur

2. Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute
Gopinathnagar, Guwahati, Assam

3. Respective Departments of Hospitals

Source: http://koroumasek.blogspot.com/2013/06/be-aware-of-canceryou-yourself-is-your.html

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