When it comes to the cause of death from serious diseases for women One of them must have a disease. “cancer” for sure today Samyan Mitrtown So I will bring my friends to know about gynecological cancer. The most common from the past to the present, that is, cervical cancer. uterine cancer and ovarian cancer In addition to these gynecological cancers can be found. But not as frequent as the aforementioned cancer, such as uterine cancer. vulvar cancer and placental cancer
However, the most common cancer in women in Thailand is still breast cancer. followed by gynecological cancers such as cervical cancer uterine cancer and ovarian cancer which age group is likely to develop gynecological cancer It depends on many factors as follows:
1. Cervical cancer It was found that it was usually diagnosed between the ages of 35-55 years.
2. uterine cancer It is often seen in patients aged 60 years and over.
3. Epithelial ovarian cancer It is most common between the ages of 55-64 years.
breast cancer
risk factors for breast cancer There are many factors involved. Both in the age over 50 years, heredity (having a family history of breast cancer), BRCA gene mutations. have a previous history of breast cancer Women who start menstruating earlier than normal people. Postmenopausal women who use hormone replacement therapy women who have never been pregnant and obesity
Symptoms
It can manifest itself in many ways, including palpable lumps, watery or bloody discharge from the nipples, deformed breasts, dimpled nipples, rough breast skin. Sore breasts or nipples The breast is swollen, red, or has blisters.
protection
Cancer-causing risk factors should be avoided. and screening regularly It is a breast examination by palpation from the age of 20 and a screening by mammography is recommended from the age of 40.
treatment
Once the diagnosis of cancer is confirmed Treatment will be treated by a surgeon. which will have guidelines for treatment depending on the stage of the disease and the risk level of each patient who has a choice including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy Hormone therapy Using drugs that act specifically on cancer cells
cervical cancer
Causes of cervical cancer is an infection Carcinogenic HPV The most common causative type is HPV 16,18. HPV infection is mainly caused by sex with a man who has HPV, and most is asymptomatic. Other factors that make the cervix more likely to be HPV more or easier, such as having multiple sexual partners having sex at an early age having many children a history of sexually transmitted diseases, smoking, long-term use of oral contraceptives
Symptoms
In the early stages, there are usually no symptoms. but may be detected by a PAP smear. The most common symptoms are vaginal bleeding Bleeding between the menstrual cycle Bleeding after sex, bloody vaginal discharge, bleeding after menopause If the cancer has spread There may be symptoms of urinary tract abnormalities, including blood in the urine. bloody stools, difficult to pass
protection
This can range from preventing the cervix from becoming infected with HPV, such as abstaining from sex. condom use monogamy and HPV vaccination and periodic screening for cervical cancer is PAP smear or PAP test together with HPV (HPV DNA testing).
treatment
Treatment depends on the stage of cervical cancer. In the early stages, it can be treated by surgery. but if it has passed the initial stage Treatment includes both surgical treatment only. Treated by surgery and radiation and treated by chemotherapy and radiation therapy
endometrial cancer
Factors associated with the risk of developing endometrial cancer include excess estrogen. such as the treatment of postmenopausal women with estrogen supplementation alone or chronic infertility, obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. family heredity infertility long menstruation
Symptoms
Often manifests as abnormal bleeding from the uterine cavity. postmenopausal women with bleeding disorders premenopausal women who bleed between menstrual cycles or have irregular menstrual periods
protection
It is advisable to avoid the risk factors mentioned above. and come to visit regularly for internal examinations annually and if there are any abnormal symptoms It is recommended to see a doctor for a checkup.
treatment
endometrial cancer treatment is a surgical treatment to be able to tell the stage of the disease and may be treated with chemotherapy. and subsequent light This depends on the stage and other risk factors of the disease.
Current knowledge and credible health care relations There are many varieties Samyan Mitrtown I want all my friends to take care of their health and learn about these diseases. Because the first disease prevention is very important. But in a good way, friends Should focus on taking care of yourself. and exercise regularly to strengthen the immune system which will lead to the prevention of many diseases And what is indispensable is that friends should come for a physical examination. Annual health check-up with a doctor to screen for disease and prevent serious diseases in the future
Thank you for information from: Dr. Supree Buranawongtrakul Doctor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics, Oncology, Gynecology Bangkok Christian Hospital
