Question

history of cancer? how it affects woman? signs and symptons? how does it affects women all over the world? treatments?

Answer 1

Ans) Cancer occurs when cells in the body grow out of control. Cancers are named for the part of the body where they start.

- There are three major factors, as best we know: inherited predisposition (genetics), environmental/ toxic exposure and random chance.

- Risk factors include family history of cancer, age, and more.

Female reproductive cancer:

Reproductive cancers are cancer that is in the organs related to reproduction. The most common reproductive cancers in women are:

Cervical cancer: Cancer of the cervix, the lower end of the uterus that extends to the vagna.

Ovarian cancer: Cancer in the ovaries, the two organs that make female hormones and produce a woman’s eggs.

Uterine cancer: Cancer in the uterus (womb), the organ where the baby grows when a woman is pregnant.

Vagnal cancer: Cancer of the vagna, the hollow channel that leads from the uterus and cervix to the outside of the body.

Vulvar cancer: Cancer of the vulva, the area around the opening of the vagina.

Breast cancer is sometimes considered a reproductive cancer. Breast cancer is in the tissues of the breast.

Each type of female reproductive cancer has different symptoms, so pay attention to changes in your body and talk to your healthcare provider about any concerns. It is very important to see a healthcare provider if you have any of the following symptoms.

Cancer type Symptoms

Breast A lump in the breast.

Fluid coming out of nipple, especially if it is bloody.

Changes to skin of the breast or around the nipple.

Cervical Bleeding or discharge from the vagna that is not normal.

Bleeding after sex.

Usually no symptoms.

Ovarian Bleeding or discharge from the vagna that is not normal.

Pressure or pain in the pelvic area.

Pressure or pain in the abdomen (belly) or back.

Bloating.

Feeling full quickly while eating.

Changes in bathroom habits (constipation, blood in urine or stool).

Uterine Bleeding or discharge from the vagna that is not normal.

Pressure or pain in the pelvic area.

Bleeding after menopause.

Vagnal Bleeding or discharge from the vagna that is not normal.

Vulvar Itching, bleeding, burning, a rash or sores around the opening of vagna that do not go away.

Changes in color of skin around the opening of the vagna.

- The treatment depends on the type of cancer. Reproductive cancers are often treated with surgery, chemotherapy (medicine to kill cancer cells), hormone therapy (medicine to block hormones that are related to cancer growth), radiation, or a combination of these used together. An oncologist (cancer doctor) can help you select the best treatment(s) for the specific reproductive cancer.

Because reproductive cancers and their treatment can affect your ability to have children, be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about what you can do if you hope to have children in the future.