Uterine Cancer Screening

Endometrial cancer is one of the types of uterine cancer that occurs in the abnormal endometrial glands. Endometrial cancer occurs when cancer develops in the lining of the endometrium which is the inner lining of your uterus. Patients with Obesity along with diabetes stand a higher risk for endometrial cancer.

At Rhea IVF and Women’s Hospital, we employ advanced surgical techniques to counter endometrial cancer at its early stages. As one of the few hospitals in Kallakurichi that offer women to get treated for cancer at its most early stages, we encourage women to be more cautious and aware of their health and to look out for symptoms and signs of malignant diseases such as endometrial cancer such as heavy menstrual bleeding and thick endometrial lining in routine scans.

Signs and Symptoms of Endometrial cancer

Signs and symptoms of endometrial cancer can look like the following indicative signs.

  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Bleeding in between periods
  • Pelvic pain

Risk factors of endometrial cancer

While undergoing the procedure, patients may receive medication that will help them relax. The procedure is usually performed using local or general anaesthesia to induce numbness or a sleep-like state. In general, skin incisions are usually not required in hysteroscopy.

Hysteroscopy can be used to diagnose and treat various conditions, including fibroids, polyps, and abnormalities of the uterus. It can also be used to assist with certain fertility treatments, such as removing scar tissue or unblocking fallopian tubes.

Hysteroscopy is mainly used to treat the following conditions

As cancer is a complex disease, in order to prevent it we have to look at certain risk factors that increase the likelihood of cancer. The risk factors of endometrial cancer include:

  • Changes in the balance of female hormones in the body
  • Prolonged years of menstruation
  • Obesity
  • Older age
  • Hormone therapy
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Treatments for Endometrial Cancer offered at Rhea IVF and Women’s Hospital

Fractional curettage Biopsy: This is one of the most common methods of treating endometrial cancer. In this method, the lining inside the uterus, tissue at the junction of the uterus and cervix ( endocervical tissue ) is taken through a thin flexible tube into the cervix. The tissue obtained from the procedure is then examined to look for signs of cancer.

Hysterectomy: In this surgery, either by laparoscopy or open surgery, the entire uterus is removed along with the surrounding tissues which have the possibility of the spread of the cancerous growth are removed totally by different surgical methods according to the staging of the cancer growth.

As an established healthcare centre that focuses on the betterment of women’s health and welfare, we actively encourage more women to look out for their own health. As one of the few hospitals offering screening options for cancer in the area of Kallakurichi, we hope we can prevent more cases of endometrial cancer by offering cost-effective treatments for screening and eradication of endometrial cancer.

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