Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors of the female reproductive system. The development of the disease is not associated with hereditary risk factors.
Malignant formation occurs against the background of benign and precancerous processes of the cervix.
Risk Factors
The risk of developing cervical cancer is higher with early onset of sexual activity, frequent partner changes, the presence of genital tract infections, human papillomavirus (HPV), and traumatic injury to the cervix during childbirth and abortion.
What examinations are needed?
The peak incidence occurs at the age of 40 years. Therefore, once a year, a cytological examination of a smear for the presence of atypical cells and a colposcopic examination with changes are required with a special device, which is a binocular with illumination (analogue of a microscope).
hysterocarcinoma
Cancer of the body of the uterus is the most common malignant tumor of the female genital organs and the second most common after cancer of the cervix. The maximum incidence is in the 55–59 age group.
Risk Factors
Lack of childbirth, endocrine metabolic disorders, late menopause, age over 55 years.
What examinations are needed?
The early manifestation of symptoms of the disease in the form of bleeding, the ability to visualize the tumor using ultrasound methods and the analysis of the results of histological examination of the material make it possible to identify cancer of the uterine body in the early stages in almost 80% of patients. These diagnostic methods and timely surgical treatment in most cases provide a positive treatment result.
Possible symptoms of female genital cancer
1. Bleeding (outside the menstrual cycle, more often “contact”, in menopause).
2. Change in general health (weakness, fatigue, discomfort and discharge).
3. Dramatic weight loss.
Ovarian cancer
A malignant tumor of ovarian tissue is characterized by rapid growth and the appearance of metastases. Due to the asymptomatic course of the disease, ovarian cancer is diagnosed rather late.
Risk Factors
Lack of pregnancies, long-term hormone replacement therapy and hereditary gene mutations.
What examinations are needed?
The problem of timely diagnosis is the absence of characteristic symptoms in the early stages. The average age of women at the time of diagnosis is 59 years.
If there is a suspicion of any ovarian tumor, then the patient is necessarily given a referral for ultrasound, CT / MRI and a blood test to determine tumor markers, and then, depending on the results, for a consultation with an oncologist and mandatory surgical treatment.
Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oncological diseases are guaranteed free of charge by the program of state guarantees in the compulsory medical insurance system.
Early diagnosis of cancer can be ensured by regular visits to an obstetrician-gynecologist, even in the absence of symptoms of disease. Many cancers can be successfully treated if detected early.
It is for the timely detection and early diagnosis that clinical examination and preventive examinations are needed, which are included in the compulsory medical insurance program.
Free research within the framework of medical examination:
examination by a paramedic, gynecologist – annually from the age of 18;
taking a smear from the cervix, cytological examination for women aged 18 to 64 years, 1 time in 3 years;
mammography at the age of 40 to 75 years, once every 1 years;
study of feces for occult blood by the immunochemical method 1 time in 2 years from 40 to 64 years old, from 65 to 75 years old – annually.
Clinical examination is carried out in 2 stages. If in the process of passing the first stage deviations are detected, then the patient is sent for additional examinations to clarify the diagnosis.
How to get a medical examination?
Contact the polyclinic to which you are attached under the compulsory medical insurance. You need to have a passport and a compulsory medical insurance policy with you.
Cancer can be prevented, the main thing is to see a doctor on time. Unfortunately, often the disease in the initial stages does not manifest itself in any way, it is for this that you need to undergo preventive examinations in a timely manner and be attentive to the signals of the body.
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