New Delhi: Cancer is a battle that affects millions of people across the globe. Surviving cancer involves both mental and physical challenges, and demands unwavering strength and resilience. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) data, the number of cancer cases is rapidly increasing in the world but the deadly disease can be prevented if awareness is spread. On National Cancer Survivors Day, celebrated on June 2, expert highlights the importance of early detection and diagnosis of cancer among women, so that they can have better treatment outcomes and quality of life.
The most common cancers among women are uterine, ovarian cancer, vulval and breast cancer. For uterine cancer, most women, are always alarmed if they have irregular bleeding. However, all irregular bleeding may not be cancer but it is alarming if the age of the woman is above 40 years and if there is bleeding after menopause it is considered abnormal. Dr Manas Chakrabarti, Consultant Gynae-Oncologist, Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata shared with News9, “This is considered abnormal because there are chances of cancer hiding in the body. The woman must immediately consult a doctor and undergo the tests.”
“Apart from the above two reasons, polycystic ovarian syndrome is among one of the reasons why a woman must undergo a diagnosis. The options for diagnosis are not easy but should be borne in mind. Women with PCOS bear a higher risk of having uterus cancer. PCOD is quite common in young women these days, but if diagnosed at the right time, it can be well treated.”
Commonly Overlooked Cancer Symptoms in Women
Ovarian cancer is the most common women’s cancer which is overlooked. The symptoms of ovarian cancer are often vague such as indigestion, persistent bloating, and gastric issues which often get ignored. But if there is persistent bloating for two to three weeks, it is advisable to go to a doctor to get an ultrasound to check what is going on within the ovaries.
Non-gynaecological symptoms should not be ignored since it could be because of an ovarian problem. The message needs to be loud and clear that ignorance of any persistent symptom can be dangerous.
Vulval cancer is one of the cancers that may arrive in disguise of simple symptoms. The symptoms such as persistent vaginal itch, persistent vaginal irritation or sometimes small lumps or swelling must not be ignored. Particularly if it keeps on coming back even after treatment. It is advisable to undergo a vulval examination.
Breast cancer is another quite common cancer among women. Every woman must learn to examine their breasts once a girl reaches puberty. Self-breast examination on the first date of every month should be in everyone’s habit.
Any nipple discharge, any swelling or any armpit swelling must be highlighted. Awareness, early diagnosis and timely treatment are the keys to improving future quality of health.
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