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Understanding Vulvar Cancer Diagnosis: What to Expect   created at May 05, 2009   97   Vulvar cancer is diagnosed through a combination of methods,typically starting with a thorough physical examination of the vulva,including visual inspection and palpation.Biopsy,which involves removing a small tissue sample for microscopic analysis,is cruc...

Decoding Diagnosis: Unraveling the Path to Detecting Cervical Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   95   Detecting cervical cancer involves a systematic approach, with the pelvic exam and Pap test serving as crucial initial screenings. These tests enable doctors to identify abnormal changes in the cervix, prompting further investigation if necessary.In cases ...

Listening to Your Body: Understanding the Symptoms of Cervical Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   96   Cervical cancer often begins as precancerous changes that quietly develop without causing pain or noticeable symptoms. In fact, these changes often go undetected unless a woman undergoes a pelvic exam and a Pap test, underscoring the importance of regular ...

Decoding the Pelvic Exam: A Comprehensive Women's Health Assessment   created at May 04, 2009   82   During a pelvic exam, your doctor conducts a thorough evaluation of key reproductive organs, including the uterus, vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, and rectum. The objective is to detect any abnormalities in their shape or size, providing valuabl...

Empowering Women's Health: Early Detection of Cervical Cancer"   created at May 04, 2009   80   Prioritizing regular pelvic exams and Pap tests emerges as a powerful strategy for the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer. These essential screenings play a pivotal role in identifying precancerous conditions, allowing for timely interventio...

How do I read my Pap smear results so that I can understand them?   created at May 04, 2009   168    Results Description Follow-up Within Normal Limits No abnormal cells detected. Return for pelvic exam and Pap test in one year. Atypia Cells of Uncertain Significance ASCUS  Some cells show a few chan...

How will my doctor know if I have ovarian cancer?   created at May 05, 2009   78   Women who have regular pelvic exams increase the chance that, if ovarian cancer occurs, it will be found before the disease causes symptoms. However, pelvic exams often cannot find ovarian cancer at an early stage. Often, the doctor orders a blood test to ...

How is cancer of the cervix treated?   created at May 04, 2009   113   The choice of treatment for cervical cancer depends on the location and the size of the tumor, the stage (extent) of the disease, the woman's age and general health, and other factors. Gynecologic oncologists have expertise in the diagnostic evaluation and...

How are precancerous conditions of the cervix treated?   created at May 04, 2009   101   All treatments directed toward neoplastic conditions of the cervix should be based on a biopsy and not a Pap smear alone. Treatment for a precancerous lesion of the cervix depends on a number of factors. These factors include whether the lesion is low or h...