Gynecological Oncology (Female Cancers)
The branch of medicine that deals with the screening, diagnosis and treatment of cancer and precancerous lesions of the female reproductive (genital) system (organs) is called gynecological oncology. Benign and malignant cancers of the female reproductive system are called gynecological cancers.
Gynecological Cancers: It consists of female reproductive organs, vulva, uterus, ovaries, tubes and vagina.
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Cancer of the external genitalia (vulva)
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Cervical cancer
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Intrauterine (endometrial) cancer
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Ovarian ( over-fallopian tube) cancer
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Vaginal cancer
Complaints: Gynecological cancers give different symptoms according to the type and stage of the cancer. The most common symptoms in general are: Itching/burning, tenderness/swelling in the vulva that does not improve and for a long time, non-menstrual bleeding, menstrual irregularities, discoloration of the lips ( labia ) in the genital area, skin thickening and rashes, groin pain during urination or sexual intercourse, swelling and pain in the abdomen, menopause bleeding or discharge in women who enter.
Treatment: There are many diagnostic and treatment methods used in the treatment of gynecological oncology, including surgery, chemotherapy, brachytherapy ( internal- internal radiotherapy) and drug therapy. Surgical applications can be in the form of open surgeries, as well as closed with laparoscopic and robotic surgery methods. As in all cancer types, the most important issue in gynecological cancers is early diagnosis of the disease. Regular scans for this purpose are invaluable.
