reproductive cancers Flashcards
(22 cards)
what reproductive cancer is the most common
endometrial
what is the prognosis for endometrial cancer
good, slow growing if caught early
what are the risk factors for endometrial cancer
obesity, hormonal imbalance, estrogen< progesterone, more menstrual cycles, family hx
what are symptoms of endometrial cancer
abnormal uterine bleeding, especially after menopause
what test is used to diagnose endometrial cancer
endometrial biopsy
treatment for endometrial cancer
chemo, radiation, hysterectomy
what is the prognosis for ovarian cancer
bad, grows fast, painless, more death than any other female genitalia cancer
what are risks of ovarian cancer
more menstrual periods, hx breast or colon cancer, family hx of ovarian cancer
signs of ovarian cancer are not noticable because
subtle and later
ovarian cancer signs
lower abdominal discomfort and bloating, mild digestive complaints, pelvic pain later
test for ovarian cancer
yearly bimanual exams, ultrasound if needed, tumor marker CA 125
ovarian cancer treatment
surgical removal, chemo, radiation
cervical cancer prognosis
slow growing, early detection reduces invasiveness
risks for cervical cancer
HPV exposure, multiple sexual partners, HIV, smoking
symptoms of cervical cancer
asymptomatic until invasive, abnormal vaginal bleeding, especially after intercourse
treatment of cervical cancer
cryosurgery, LEEP, hysterectomy, radiation
vulvar cancer prevalence
increase in elderly women
risks of vulvar cancer
same as cervical
symptoms of vulvar cancer
asymptomatic then burning and itching or pain of the vulva with white lesions that bleed easy
test for vulvar cancer
biopsy of the lesions
treatment of vulvar cancer
topical chemo
what does it mean for more number of menses to be a risk factor for certain types of reproductive cancers
PREGNANCY, BREASTFEEDING, AND ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE USE PROTECT
FROM THESE CANCERS
