Preventive oncology is a crucial area of medicine that places a strong emphasis on early cancer detection, prevention, and treatment. For gynecologic cancers, proactive screening and preventive measures can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality. While advancements in treatment have led to better patient outcomes, the importance of prevention cannot be overstated.
We will look at a few of these gynaecological preventative strategies in this section.
One of the most avoidable malignancies is cervical cancer, which is mostly brought on by a chronic human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Routine screening methods like pap smears and HPV DNA testing can help identify cervical cancer early.
Pap Smear: Detects abnormal cells in the cervix that have the potential to become cancerous.
Liquid-based Cytology (LBC): A more accurate and transparent sample for analysis, LBC is an enhanced pap smear.
HPV DNA Testing: This more modern technique finds high-risk HPV strains connected to cervical cancer before abnormal cells develop.
Administered to preteens and young adults, vaccination against HPV offers protection against common cancer-causing HPV strains. A powerful preventive tool, this vaccine helps reduce the risk of cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers like vaginal, vulvar and anal cancers.
1. Colposcopy
An advanced diagnostic procedure that uses a magnifying device to examine the cervix and vagina. Colposcopy is typically performed when abnormal cells are detected on a Pap smear or HPV test.
2. Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
LEEP is a minimally invasive procedure that is used to remove abnormal tissue from the cervix using a thin wire loop charged with an electrical current.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and that is why early detection through regular mammography becomes so crucial. Mammography uses low-dose X-rays to detect breast cancer in its initial stage.
Preventive oncology, a subspecialty that focuses on reducing the risk of cancer, has emerged as a crucial component of comprehensive women’s healthcare. If you’re seeking expert preventive oncology services in Hyderabad, consult Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati, a renowned Gynecologist and Gynaecological Oncosurgeon.
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