The document discusses women's health and various factors that can increase the risk of cancer in women. It highlights that women often neglect their own health while caring for others. Regular screening is important, as many cancers are curable if detected early. Some key signs and symptoms of breast and cervical cancers are described. The importance of mammograms, Pap tests, HPV tests, and other screening methods are emphasized for early detection and prevention of women's cancers.

1. By
Dt. Pooja Kulkarni

2. A Woman is a caring mother, beloved wife,
lovely sister and a grandmother too. She is
the real architect of your home and of our
society.
But most of the times she forgets to take care
of her own health due to the occupied tasks
which she handles at a time.
Too often they neglect even routine medical
visits which are essential to maintain good
health.

3. Estimated global deaths from breast and cervical cancer, by
country level of development as defined by GLOBOCAN,a 1990,
2010 and 2030

4. Myth: Cancer is not curable
Fact: Cancer is very much curable, if detected in
earlier stages. That’s why there’s the need for
awareness to detect it early.

5. 1. There are various factors that can cause cancer
in women. One of the main reasons is obesity

6. First delivery beyond 30 years of age increase
chances of developing breast cancer
Genetic predisposition – about 6‐8% of breast and
ovarian cancers seem to be family‐based. The
genetic changes are passed down the generation,
which will increase their chance of developing
cancer

7. Early menarche (start of menstruation) and late
menopause which exposes the body’s cells to more
than normal oestrogen. While oestrogen is an
important and protective hormone, it has a
proliferative effect on cells of the breast and uterus
which results in cancer.

8. Smoking and tobacco are responsible for lung, oral
cancer and also cancer of the upper parts of food
pipe (the esophagus and stomach).
Multiple sexual partners predisposes to
infection Human Papiloma Virus, which may be
responsible for cancer of cervix

9. Most cancers produce symptoms only when
they have reached at least stage 2.
If a woman delays her treatment even for a few
months, after the symptoms start to appear, it
can reduce her survival be several years!!
So it is essential that they are made aware of
symptoms of various cancers and taught to
report to the correct doctor.
Regular Screening & Gynecologist Check up will
help you in early diagnosis of disease

10. A hard ‘knot’ or ‘lump’ in the breast
Bloody or ‘blood stained’ nipple discharge
A ‘lumpish’ feel sometimes can be cancerous
Recent inward pull on the nipple
Knot or lump in the arm pit

11. Bloody vaginal discharge
Post coital bleeding (bleeding after sexual
intercourse)
Interval bleeding (bleeding in between menses

12. 1. Uterine cancer:
Cancer of uterus occurs mostly in older women, who are
post menopausal.
Even a single vaginal bleeding episode after menopause,
must be brought to a doctor’s attention, as it may be a
sign of uterine cancer
2. Ovarian cancer
This is very notorious, as it does not produce any
symptoms in early stages.
In advanced stages, it produces symptoms like bloating
of abdomen, constipation, indigestion etc

13. Complete Physical
Investigation ‐ Haemogram Blood group ,Thyroid Function
Test , Vit B12 , Vit D , BSL , Lipid Profile, Urine Routine , HBsAg ,
USG abdomen & pelvis, ECG , 2D Echo , Stress Test) HIV, VDRL
,Chlamydia, and gonorrhea ( If doctor recommends
When To Do :
From the age of 21 years. Once every five years
until age 40 (If reports are normal)
BMI
BSL
Lipid
Profile
Blood
Pressure
Heamogram
Urine
tests

14. Clinical breast exams
Mammograms
Pap tests
Human papilloma virus (HPV) tests
Pelvic exams
Diagnostic testing if results are abnormal –
Ca 125 , FNAC ( Fine nidle aspiration
Cytology)

16. • The Pap test / Pap smear looks for cancers and pre
cancers in the cervix
• Why do I need a Pap test?
•To check the changes that can develop on cervix
•To find abnormal changes on cervix which can lead
to cervical Cancer
• When to do :
From age 21 to 65 years ‐ Every 3 yearly
Cervical cancer can almost always be prevented,
and having regular Pap tests is the key!

17. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted
virus.
In fact, most men and women are infected with
HPV at some time in their lives.
There are approximately 100 types of HPV.
Some HPV types only infect the genital area and
may cause warts, some cause mild changes in
cervical cells that do not turn into cancer
Some cause changes that may become cervical
cancer if present for many years

18. The HPV test can find any of the 13 types of HPV
that are most commonly found in cervical cancer.
The presence of any of these HPV types for many
years can lead to cell changes that may need to be
treated so that cervical cancer does not occur.
The HPV test is done at the same time as the Pap
test by using a small soft brush
The HPV testing sample may be taken directly from
the Pap sample.

19. It is an x‐ray picture of the
breast.
It can be used to check
for breast cancer in women
who have no signs or
symptoms of the disease.
It can also be used if you
have a lump or other sign of
breast cancer.

21. Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer

22. Surgery
Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy
Hormone Therapy
Targeted Therapy

23. Hysterectomy –
1. Total Hysterectomy
2. Radical Hysterectomy
Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy
Chemo-radiation

24. Avoid becoming overweight
Keep physical active
No addictions – Alcohol/ tobacco / smoke etc
Regular screening
Self examination
Avoid Hormone replacement therapy

25. Vaccines :
•Chiken Pox,
•Flu & typhoid
HPV vaccines
•Rubela (at
menarche/before )

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