Gynecological cancer: the key to curing different types
Medical checkups are an essential part of the fight against any type of gynecological cancer. It's important to keep this in mind and ask your doctor how often you should have these checkups. Your individual circumstances will need to be taken into account when determining this.
What do these checkups consist of and what is their importance in the fight against gynecological cancer?
These checkups will include an examination of the breasts and female reproductive system. Of course, a series of diagnostic tests, such as cytology, will also be performed.
Pap smears
Pioneering in their field, cytology tests are simple and minimally invasive. They involve collecting samples from the cervix through a scraping process and analyzing them to detect or suggest possible lesions. Their aim is to detect any abnormalities early.
Ultrasounds
Ultrasound scans also play a fundamental role in gynecological checkups. They facilitate the visualization of the uterus and ovaries and make it possible to locate small tumors , even before symptoms of their presence appear.
Breast examination
Finally, we will conclude these checkups with a breast exam to rule out the presence of lumps. This breast exam will be complemented by diagnostic tests that will largely depend on the patient's age and medical history— mammograms, breast ultrasounds, and MRIs are the most common.
Analytics
Also, if you deem it appropriate, it would be advisable to take advantage of the hospital visit to perform a general blood test along with some tumor markers that allow for a more in-depth look at this routine check-up.
Gynecological Cancer Unit
The Gynecological Oncology section of the Women's Unit has the fundamental objective of making an early diagnosis that allows the application of the least aggressive and, at the same time, most effective treatment possible.
If you found this article interesting and would like to be seen by a specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Women's Unit at Ruber International Hospital has a specialized department in this area. You can request more information by calling 91 387 51 72/73/74 or schedule an in-person appointment with top specialists.