Cancer Screening & Treatment: Uterine, Ovarian, Cervical Cancers
Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer
While there is no routine screening test for uterine cancer, symptoms such as abnormal bleeding often lead to further evaluation.
Diagnostic methods typically include pelvic examinations, ultrasounds, and endometrial biopsies to confirm the presence of cancerous cells.
Management & Care
Treatment usually begins with surgery, most commonly a hysterectomy. Based on the stage and spread of the disease, additional therapies such as radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or immunotherapy may also be recommended to ensure comprehensive care.
Ovarian Cancer
Treatment Approach
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- Chemotherapy involves the use of drugs to destroy rapidly growing cancer cells throughout the body.
- Targeted therapy uses specialized drugs designed to attack specific cancer cells without harming healthy tissues.
- Hormone therapy works by blocking or lowering the hormones that contribute to cancer growth.
Cervical Cancer
Screening Methods
Cervical cancer is often preventable with timely screening. Pap tests help detect abnormal cells, while HPV tests (Human Papillomavirus test) identify high-risk virus types. In some cases, both tests are done together for a more accurate diagnosis.
Treatment Options
Early stages may be managed with surgical procedures like conization or hysterectomy. In more advanced cases, chemotherapy and radiation are used. Targeted therapies and immunotherapy may be considered when needed.
These treatments are carefully planned and delivered under the guidance of Dr. Dipti Gadge, who brings a patient-first approach and clinical expertise to every step of cancer management.