#gynecologic cancer

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How to Support a Loved One with Gynecologic Cancer

It's essential to understand what gynecologic cancers are and the various forms they can take. Gynecologic cancers originate in a woman's reproductive organs and each type presents unique symptoms and treatments.

[drsurenderdabas]

Who is considered the best gynecologic cancer surgeon in Kanpur?

Introducing: Dr. Surender Dabas: Pioneering Excellence in Gynecologic Cancer Surgeon in Kanpur

Welcome to the forefront of compassionate and cutting-edge gynecologic cancer care in Kanpur, where expertise meets empathy, and healing is a priority. Dr. Surender Dabas emerges as the beacon of hope and the epitome of surgical prowess in the realm of gynecologic oncology. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for patient well-being, Dr. Dabas stands as the undisputed choice for those seeking the best gynecologic cancer surgeon in Kanpur.

About Dr. Surender Dabas:

Dr. Surender Dabas is a distinguished name in the field of gynecologic oncology, celebrated for his unwavering dedication to women’s health and his exceptional surgical skills. With a wealth of experience and a reputation for delivering successful outcomes, Dr. Dabas has become synonymous with excellence in gynecologic cancer surgery.

Why Choose Dr. Surender Dabas?

Expertise: Dr. Dabas is a highly skilled and board-certified gynecologic oncologist, recognized for his expertise in performing complex surgical procedures with precision and finesse.

Compassionate Care: Beyond technical proficiency, Dr. Dabas is known for his compassionate approach towards patients. He understands the emotional challenges associated with gynecologic cancer, providing holistic care that extends beyond the operating room.

Innovative Techniques: Dr. Dabas employs state-of-the-art surgical techniques and stays abreast of the latest advancements in gynecologic oncology, ensuring that patients receive the most advanced and effective treatments available.

FAQs — Answers by Dr. Surender Dabas:

Q1: What types of gynecologic cancers does Dr. Dabas specialize in?

A: Dr. Dabas specializes in the comprehensive management of various gynecologic cancers, including ovarian, uterine, cervical, and vulvar cancers.

Q2: How experienced is Dr. Dabas in performing gynecologic cancer surgeries?

A: With years of dedicated practice and a focus on gynecologic oncology, Dr. Dabas has successfully performed numerous gynecologic cancer surgeon in Kanpur, establishing himself as a leading expert in the field.

Q3: What approach does Dr. Dabas take to ensure personalized patient care?

A: Dr. Dabas believes in a patient-centric approach, tailoring treatment plans to individual needs. He takes the time to understand each patient’s unique situation, fostering a personalized and empathetic healing journey.

Q4: Are minimally invasive surgical options available?

A: Yes, Dr. Dabas is adept at utilizing minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy and robotic surgery when appropriate, promoting quicker recovery times and reduced postoperative discomfort.

Q5: What postoperative care can patients expect?

A: Dr. Dabas is committed to providing comprehensive postoperative care, including follow-up appointments, counseling, and support services to ensure the best possible outcomes and quality of life for his patients.

Embark on a transformative journey towards healing with Dr. Surender Dabas, where expertise, compassion, and innovation converge to redefine the standard of care in gynecologic oncology in Kanpur. Your well-being is our priority, and Dr. Dabas is here to guide you through every step of your journey to recovery.

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Uterine Cancer has been given an Awareness Month.. June.

Uterine Cancer is also known as Womb Cancer Or Endometrial Cancer.

My battle begin when I was just 24 years old and it still continues till this day.

This cancer is supposedly rare in young people but through this whole process I’ve learnt that so many young people are affected.

I had no clue what to look for regarding the signs or symptoms. This Cancer is rarely talked about, so how are we supposed to know when things go wrong.

Uterine Cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer.

Hearing that C word changes your life.

It’s time to put the spotlight on Uterine Cancer 🧡✨

#uterinecancer #wombcancer #endometrialcancer #awareness #gynecologiccancer #gynocology #cancer

[69constellationsinatrenchcoat]

Normalising certain things can be dangerous - especially around mental illness and physical illness. A good example of this is how period pain has been normalised.

People with periods often dismiss their pain on the basis of "everyone gets a little pain", doctors dismiss painful periods, specialists dismiss them too as it's so normalised to have painful periods where it can be a symptom of severe chronic illness; endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, adenomyosis, even kinds of gynecological cancers can present as "a painful period"

Destigmatising painful periods (and honestly, pelvic health for all people) helps to push societal acceptance and awareness of the fact that those issues exist, and allows for conversation when problems arise.

[useless-englandfacts]

Following the news that Kate Middleton has in fact been diagnosed with cancer, I’d like the take the time to offer some information on cancer in afab people and some charities to support.

Cancer is a very personal and scary thing to face, and according to Cancer Research UK, every two minutes in the uk someone is diagnosed with cancer. Over 182000 women in the uk are diagnosed every year.

Almost half of all cancer cases are diagnosed at stages 3 & 4, and screening rates for breast and cervical cancers have fallen in the last few years in England and Scotland.

According to The Eve Appeal, around 60 afab people are diagnosed with gynecological cancers alone every day in the uk, and 21 of them will not be able to receive appropriate treatment in time.

People around the world are woefully uneducated about cancer as a whole, but the stigma and lack of proper knowledge given to the public and young afab people about our own bodies means that we often go under diagnosed, or are too afraid or ashamed to see a doctor until it’s too late.

I’ll be listing some informational pages to help people learn about the signs of breast and gynecological cancers that I believe every young person with an afab reproductive system needs to know. On the pages from The Eve Appeal and Breast Cancer UK there is also information for transgender and intersex people.

All of these sites have information on how to identify possible markers of cancer, information on how to get tested, and on how to donate to their charities. I highly suggest everyone regardless of gender identity have a look through to potentially help yourself or a loved one.

-Roe

[snarltoothed]

huh, cool

[kinkykinard]

It’s over.

It’s finally over.

I’m free.

Had my final appointment at the cancer clinic today.  It was a pelvic exam and colposcopy to make sure that I was all healed up inside after the hysterectomy and that there were no traces of any abnormalities.  I’d been anxious about the appointment for WEEKS.

It wasn’t my surgeon who saw me, it was one of her associates, but she was so kind and understanding and empathetic that I felt good about it going into the procedure. The procedure itself was super un-fun given how one of the symptoms of menopause is vaginal dryness/atrophy.  All the lube in the world didn’t make that speculum go in any easier and it hurt like hell, but once it was in place it was fine.

After a thorough look and feel and a LOT of anxiety on my part, the doctor pronounced me fully healed and fit to return to all activities.  She said that there is no need for them to see me again, that this is it, but that if I have any concerns come up or any questions in the future or issues related to any pelvic health, to give them a call back and they’d take me back on without question.

That said, though, I never need another pelvic exam.  I never need another pap test.  I never need to deal with all of the menstrual bullshit again.  I can bid cancer goodbye and good riddance.

It’s actually, finally over.

[snackerdoodle]

(Inspired by this post, but separate to avoid derailing.)

I’m going to get more personal here than I would really like to, but I know a lot of other people have had awful gynecologist experiences, and I hope sharing both the negative and positive experiences could help.  

I have had three Pap smears. The first two were traumatic, not in a hyperbolic way but in an “I cried about them to my therapist when trying to face the idea of having to get another one and she specifically called it medical trauma” kind of way. 

For me, they were extremely painful, and I was told “no it isn’t,” both by the doctors in the moment and by everything I was able to look up about Pap smears afterwards. Counterintuitively, I was also told that if it was painful, it was because I was doing something wrong. The only people I saw saying Pap smears hurt were other women who had had terrible gynecologist appointments and who were also planning on never going back.

After my first experience, I did what you are supposed to and warned my next doctor that my last experience was painful. Some warning signs that I should have left and found a different doctor include that she acted inconvenienced by that idea, and then was actively annoyed by my admission that I’d never had penis-in-vagina sex, because that would presumably have made it easier to insert the speculum. I went through with the procedure with her anyway, and she somehow couldn’t reach my cervix at first and guilted me for it while actively rooting around in my vagina. I felt like I had to go through with it once it had started, but I kind of wish I had exercised my rights and called it quits. Which is something you can absolutely do. If you’re uncomfortable with the way your doctor is talking to you, or if you think something is going wrong and your doctor is ignoring your needs, you can call off the whole thing and go somewhere else.

Aside from the physical pain and misplaced blame, in both of my bad experiences I was explicitly told that part of the problem was that I wasn’t having “real sex” (referring, of course, to penis-in-vagina sex). If anyone ever asks, I will confidently tell them that the most homophobic experiences I’ve had have been in the gynecologist’s office. 

After years of being nagged by my primary care doctor and multiple therapy appointments, I researched my options and was able to find a specifically LGBTQ+ aligned clinic. In my research, I also found that, while gynecologists seem to understand and discuss the need for trauma-informed practice, it is hard to find gynecologists who describe themselves as trauma informed.

At my third Pap smear, I explained my past experiences to the doctor. After listening, the doctor gave me a list of options that could suit a variety of comfort levels. These included a traditional Pap smear, the doctor trying to swab my cervix without using a speculum, and me self administering the test in private, also without a speculum. I chose the last one, and she gave me a swab and detailed instructions on what to do. The only risk to this approach was the possibility that I might not get a usable sample. In that case, I would have to come back to the office to try again. I was able to get a usable sample on the first try, and it was so quick and easy that I’m honestly baffled that this isn’t how Pap smears are usually administered.

Some green flags at this appointment included that I was given space to explain my past experiences, I was not criticized or judged for those experiences, and the conversation about what I needed happened before any move toward the exam table. In fact, that doctor never even touched me. I was also given clear explanations of my options, and the doctor explicitly included the option of leaving the office without getting a Pap smear at all.

Pap smears do not have to be painful or traumatic, and I’m angry that I had to have the first two experiences before the third. I understand that there is probably a reason the traditional method is preferred, but I strongly believe that by actually presenting patients with options and treating us with respect, getting a Pap smear can become a significantly less awful experience. And if patients don’t feel dehumanized and abused for experiencing pain during an objectively unpleasant procedure, they might actually get the tests done. 

I have been one of the women who considered just never getting any more Pap smears, in spite of the risks, and I’m glad I had an experience that changed my mind. I hope others who have had negative experiences, or even who are worried about it, are given the choices I was and are able to advocate for themselves and be heard and respected.

[thescrumblingmidwife]

I don't know if this is your department but what would happen if a complete hysterectomy was medically necessary (cancer) in the middle of puberty?

Hi Anon,

This is technically not my department - a patient undergoing this would be under the care of a gynecologic oncologist, and a fertility specialist will also probably be a part of the team.

That said, I can discuss the physiology of what would happen:

Uterine cancer in an adolescent is exceedingly rare, and a total hysterectomy would be a treatment only of last resort. The result of a hysterectomy is that the person would become unable to become pregnant.

If the uterus is taken but the ovaries are spared, the person would still go through puberty as normal, developing female secondary sex characteristics, but they would just never menstruate. They would still ovulate, and could theoretically produce a biological child using in vitro fertilization (when eggs are retrieved surgically and fertilized outside the body) and a surrogate to carry the pregnancy.

If both ovaries also had to be removed in addition to the uterus (exceedingly, very very, super rare), the young person would become permanently sterile (no more eggs), and need to receive estrogen hormone replacement therapy to ensure proper growth and health. Estrogen isn't just responsible for the menstrual cycle or for feminizing features - it's also important for bone and cardiovascular health.

For those who are wondering how rare this is:

The annual incidence (how many people per year get a thing) of gynecologic cancers in adolescents (age <18) is 6.7 per MILLION. Of those, 87.5% are of the ovary and only 2.5% are of the uterus. So, out of a MILLION adolescent AFABs, 5.6 people will get ovarian cancer, and 0.2 will get uterine cancer.

That's 2 out of 10 MILLION!

The good news is the survival rates for these cancers is very high!

(Source: Wohlmuth, C., & Wohlmuth-Wieser, I. (2021). Gynecologic Malignancies in Children and Adolescents: How Common is the Uncommon?. Journal of clinical medicine, 10(4), 722. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10040722)

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If this is your situation, Anon, I am very sorry to hear about it. I wish you good health and excellent care!

[adityamantri]

Cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide and  can affect women of all ages. However, it is most often diagnosed in women between  35 and years of age.

 Causes of cervical cancer:

 The main cause of cervical cancer is infection with  human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted virus. There are more than 100 different types of HPV, and some types can cause cervical cancer. Other factors that can increase the risk of  cervical cancer include smoking,  a weakened immune system,  a family history of cervical cancer, and  multiple sexual partners. 

 Symptoms of cervical cancer:

 Cervical cancer does not necessarily cause symptoms in its early stages. As the cancer progresses, symptoms may include abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain or discomfort, pain during intercourse, and unusual vaginal discharge. It is important to note that these symptoms can be caused by other diseases, so it is important to consult a doctor to get a proper diagnosis. 

 Prevention and early detection of cervical cancer:

 The most effective way to prevent cervical cancer is  the HPV vaccine. The HPV vaccine protects against the types of HPV that cause most cases of cervical cancer, as well as against other types of HPV that can cause other types of cancer. The vaccine is recommended for  males and females between  9 and 26 years of age.

 Regular cervical cancer screening is also important for early detection. A Pap test is a test that checks for abnormal cells on the cervix. It is recommended that women start regular Pap tests from the age of 21. In addition, the new  HPV test can also detect the presence of the virus that causes cervical cancer. Women should discuss with their healthcare provider which exams are right for them. 

 Treatment of cervical cancer:

 Treatment of cervical cancer depends on the stage of the cancer and other factors such as the woman's age and general health. Treatment options may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these treatments.

  In summary, cervical cancer is a common female cancer  that can be prevented by vaccination and detected early by regular screening. Women should consult with their health care provider to determine  appropriate screening and vaccination. If cervical cancer is diagnosed, early treatment can lead to a better outcome.

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[drshwetamendirattagynae]

Gynecological cancers encompass a range of malignancies affecting the female reproductive system, including cancers of the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vulva, and vagina. These cancers can have a profound impact on a woman’s health and quality of life. However, with early detection and proactive prevention strategies, the chances of successful treatment and management can significantly improve. Dr. Shweta Mendiratta stands out as the Best Gynaecologist in Faridabad, offering comprehensive services for women in gynecological health.

[drmeghagynecologistinindore]

Gynecological Cancer Treatment in Indore | Dr. Megha Agrawal

If you’re facing gynecological cancer, specialized treatment options offer effective solutions for better outcomes. Gynecological cancer treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, tailored to each patient’s needs. For advanced gynecological cancer treatment in Indore, several reputable clinics provide comprehensive care plans, helping patients fight cancer with expert support and modern therapies.

[laprosopicsurgon]

Comprehensive Gynecological Care in Baner: Dr. Balaji Nalwad Reddy for Ectopic Pregnancy

Women’s health requires specialized care, particularly when dealing with complex conditions like ectopic pregnancy, fibroids, or endometriosis. In Baner, Dr. Balaji Nalwad Reddy is recognized as a leading expert in treating ectopic pregnancies and a range of gynecological conditions. His dedication to women’s health and advanced expertise make him a top choice for women seeking compassionate, expert care.

Understanding the Risks of Ectopic Pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency that occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, often in a fallopian tube. If untreated, it can lead to serious complications, including rupture and internal bleeding. Common symptoms include severe abdominal pain, irregular bleeding, and dizziness. Dr. Balaji Nalwad Reddy is highly experienced in managing ectopic pregnancies and offers minimally invasive treatments like laparoscopy to ensure quick and safe recovery.

Expert Treatment for Common Gynecological Conditions

Dr. Balaji Nalwad Reddy provides specialized care for a variety of conditions beyond ectopic pregnancy, including:

Endometriosis: This condition can cause chronic pain and affect fertility. Dr. Reddy uses laparoscopy to effectively manage endometriosis, relieving pain and improving quality of life.

Fibroids: Uterine fibroids can cause discomfort, heavy bleeding, and other issues. Dr. Reddy’s minimally invasive techniques, such as hysteroscopy and laparoscopy, make fibroid treatment safer and reduce recovery time.

Ovarian Cysts: Cysts in the ovaries can lead to pain or complications if left untreated. Dr. Reddy’s experience with laparoscopic techniques allows for safe removal, ensuring minimal scarring and faster recovery.

Advanced Surgical Techniques: Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy

Dr. Balaji Nalwad Reddy’s expertise in laparoscopy and hysteroscopy makes him an ideal choice for women who prefer minimally invasive treatments:

Laparoscopy: A keyhole surgery technique, laparoscopy allows Dr. Reddy to diagnose and treat issues like ectopic pregnancies, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts without large incisions, leading to quicker recovery.

Hysteroscopy: This procedure is used to examine and treat conditions within the uterus, such as fibroids. By inserting a small camera through the cervix, Dr. Reddy can diagnose and treat uterine issues in a safe, non-invasive way.

These advanced techniques help patients experience less pain and faster recovery, allowing them to resume their normal lives more quickly.

Compassionate and Patient-Centered Care

Dr. Balaji Nalwad Reddy’s patient-centered approach is what truly sets him apart. His ability to listen, explain, and guide each patient through her treatment journey fosters a sense of trust and comfort. Women in Baner and nearby areas can rely on Dr. Reddy for personalized care and support throughout their treatment.

If you are facing an ectopic pregnancy or any other gynecological condition, Dr. Balaji Nalwad Reddy’s clinic in Baner offers top-quality care that combines expertise with compassion.

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Gynecological Cancer Surgery in Delhi: What You Should Know?