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The cancers that most commonly affect best women's cancers specialist in Mulund, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer and skin cancer. Knowing about these cancers and
What you can do
to prevent them or detect them early (when they are small, have not had time to spread and are easier to treat) can save your life.Breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, not counting skin cancer. It is also the second leading cause of cancer death (after lung cancer). About one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime.
It can occur at any age, but the risk increases with age. Some best women's cancers specialist in Mulund have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than others. But every woman should know her risk of developing breast cancer and what she can do to reduce it.
What you can do
Go for check-ups...
Regular check-ups are the best way to detect breast cancer early, while it is still small, has not spread and is easier to treat.
The American Cancer Society recommends that best women's cancers specialist in Mulund at average risk of developing breast cancer get the following screenings
If it is time for you to have a mammogram to detect breast cancer, you should know the following:
Women at high risk of developing breast cancer because of family history, genetic mutations or other risk factors should have an MRI in addition to mammography. Talk to best women's cancers specialist in Mulund your risk of developing breast cancer and the best screening plan.
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. Factors that increase the risk of colorectal cancer include lack of exercise, a diet high in red and processed meat, obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption and a personal or family history of colorectal cancer or colon polyps.
What you can do
Go for check-ups.Screening can help detect bowel cancer at an early stage, when it is smaller, has not yet spread and is easier to treat. Most cases of bowel cancer start with a polyp - a small growth in the colon or rectum. Removing a polyp can prevent it from developing into cancer.
The American Cancer Society recommends the following for people at average risk for colorectal cancer:
Everyone should begin regular screenings at age 45.
People in good health with a life expectancy of more than 10 years should have regular colorectal cancer screenings until age 75.
For people between the ages of 76 and 85, the decision to screen should depend on personal preference, life expectancy, health status and medical history.
People over the age of 85 should not be screened for colorectal cancer.
Tests for colorectal cancer screening
Tests based on stool analysis*If a person is screened with a test other than colonoscopy, any abnormal test result should be followed up with a colonoscopy.
If you have an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer due to a family history or other factors, you may need to be screened before the age of 45.
There are some differences between these tests that you should be aware of, but the most important thing is that you get screened no matter which test you choose. Talk to your doctor about which tests are right for you, and also talk to your health insurance provider about coverage. If you are not insured or cannot afford a cancer screening test, you can find free and low-cost screening tests.
Lung cancer
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer among best women's cancers specialist in Mulund in the United States and the leading cause of cancer deaths.
What you can do
The American Cancer Society recommends annual lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for
50-80 years of age, who smoke or have smoked
AND
Smoked at least 20 packs of cigarettes a year (a pack a year is equal to smoking 1 pack a day for a year). For example, a person who smokes 20 packs a year has smoked 1 pack a day for 20 years or 1 pack a day for 10 years).
Before you decide to be screened, you should talk to your doctor about the purpose of screening, how it is done, the benefits, limitations and potential harms. People who still smoke should be counseled on how to quit and given tools to help them do so.
Avoid tobacco use and exposure.Not all lung cancers can be prevented. But there are things you can do to reduce your risk.
If you don't smoke, don't start. Avoid breathing in the smoke of others. If you smoke, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or visit the Empowered to Quit website for help quitting.While tobacco smoking is the leading cause of cancer, not all people who get lung cancer smoke. There are other ways to reduce your risk:
Cervical cancer
The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes almost all types of cervical cancer. HPV is a very common infection and can be transmitted not only during sexual intercourse but also through skin contact with infected areas of the body. Most people do not realize they have HPV and self-treat themselves from the virus. However, some types of HPV do not go away on their own and can cause cancer. People of any gender and sexual orientation can get and spread HPV.
What you can do
The HPV vaccine protects against the types of HPV that cause 90 percent of cervical cancers, as well as other cancers such as cancers of the vagina, vulva, penis, mouth and throat.
The American Cancer Society recommends that all children be vaccinated against HPV between the ages of 9 and 12, when the vaccine is most effective. However, children and young adults can be vaccinated up to the age of 26.
Vaccination at the recommended age prevents more cancers than vaccination at older ages. If you are between 27 and 45 years old, talk to best women's cancers specialist in Mulund to find out if the HPV vaccine is right for you.
Go for check-ups....Regular check-ups can help detect changes in your cervix that can be treated before they turn into cancer. HPV tests and Pap tests are used to screen for cervical cancer. HPV tests identify the types of HPV that can cause precancerous lesions and cervical cancer. Pap tests examine cells in the cervix to detect changes that may indicate cancer or a precancerous condition. Regular screening can help detect cervical cancer early, while it is still small, has not spread and is easier to treat.
The American Cancer Society recommends the following for people who have a cervix and are at average risk of developing cervical cancer:
Cervical cancer screening should be done starting at age 25. People younger than 25 should not be tested.
People aged 25-65 should have a primary HPV test every 5 years. A primary HPV test is an HPV test for screening purposes only. If you cannot have a primary HPV test, you should have a co-test (HPV test with Pap test) every 5 years or a Pap test only every 3 years. The most important thing is to get tested regularly, no matter which test you choose.
People over the age of 65 who have had regular cervical cancer screening in the last 10 years with normal results should no longer be screened for cervical cancer. If testing has been stopped, it should not be restarted. If you have been diagnosed with serious precancerous cervical cancer in the past, you should continue to be screened for at least 25 years after this diagnosis, even if this means screening after age 65.
People who have had a total hysterectomy (removal of the uterus and cervix) should no longer be tested unless the surgery was done to treat cervical cancer or a serious precancerous condition.
People who have had the HPV vaccine should continue to follow the screening recommendations for their age group.
Endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer is cancer of the mucous membrane of the uterus (endometrium). The risk of developing endometrial cancer increases with age. The American Cancer Society recommends that all women get information about the risks and symptoms of endometrial cancer during menopause. You should see best women's cancers specialist in Mulund if you experience unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge.
What you can do
Learn about your risk and symptoms.There are no screening tests or exams for early detection of endometrial cancer in women at average risk and without symptoms. Studies show that many cases of endometrial cancer are associated with obesity and lack of exercise and therefore may be preventable.
Other factors that increase the risk of developing endometrial cancer include
The most common symptoms of endometrial cancer are abnormal bleeding or discharge, especially in postmenopausal women. Abdominal pain, pain with urination or sexual intercourse may also be symptoms.
If you are at high riskThe American Cancer Society recommends that women who have (or may have) hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC or Lynch syndrome) undergo annual screening with an endometrial biopsy starting at age 35.
Women should discuss the risk of endometrial cancer with their best women's cancers specialist in Mulund and have regular pelvic exams. It is important to know that the Pap test is very good at detecting cervical cancer. It can sometimes be used to detect early cervical cancer, but it is not a test for cervical cancer.
Ovarian cancer
Besides age, the most important risk factor for ovarian cancer is a family history of breast or ovarian cancer. This also applies to those with inherited gene mutations such as BRCA1, BRCA2, and Lynch syndrome.
What you can do
Learn about your risk and symptoms.Cancer screening is not currently recommended for women who are not at high risk for ovarian cancer.
Some best women's cancers specialist in Mulund at high risk because of family history or inherited genetic changes may consider preventive surgery. If you are in a high-risk group, you should talk to your doctor about which tests are right for you.
Other factors that increase your risk of developing ovarian cancer include
Signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer may include
If these symptoms occur every day for more than a few weeks, you should see best women's cancers specialist in Mulund.
Skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of skin color. It is also one of the easiest cancers to prevent or detect early.
Most skin cancers are caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Tanning beds and tanning lamps also expose you to UV rays that can cause cancer.
What you can do
The most important thing you can do to reduce your risk of developing skin cancer is to protect yourself from the sun.
The best way to detect skin cancer early is to check your skin for changes. Many health care providers recommend checking your skin once a month.