Vulva cancer is a type of cancer that occurs on the outer surface of the female genitals. Vulva is the area of skin surrounding the urethra and vagina, including the clitoris and small lips. Vulva cancer is usually seen as a lump or wound in the vulva and causes itching and pain. Vulva cancer is […]
Uterine cancers are among the most common cancers in women who develop from the cells of the uterus. Endometrium cancers are sometimes referred to as uterine cancer. However, there are other cells such as muscles or myometrial cells that can develop cancer in the uterus. These are much less common and are called sarcomas. Uterine […]
Ovarian cancers are the most common gynecological cancer after uterine cancers. The cause of ovarian cancer is unknown. Risk factors: • Hereditary gene mutations: Approximately 10% of ovarian cancers are caused by a hereditary gene mutation. Genes that are known to increase the risk of ovarian cancer are called breast cancer genes 1 and 2 […]
Cervical cancer usually develops slowly within a few years. Before real cancer cells develop, the cervix is exposed to changes in the cellular level called dysplasia or precancer. These changes, which can be detected by the pathologist in a pap smear test, range from mild (CIN1), moderate (CIN2) or severe (CIN3) dysplasia or cervical intraepithelial […]