How to Maintain Your Gynecologic Health. Facts About Gynecologic Cancer PDFLEARN LISTEN ACTDownload the information on this page in brochure form. Steady progress has been made to lessen the burden of gynecologic cancers through research. Of particular promise is better understanding of the risks, symptoms and prevention of the three most prevalent gynecologic cancers cervical, ovarian and uterine. During September, Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and throughout the year, the Foundation for Womens Cancer urges increased emphasis on helping women understand the steps that can be undertaken to reduce the risks for these cancers and receive the earliest possible diagnosis through symptom recognition. We urge women to LEARN about the prevention and early warn signs of these cancers unique to women and LISTEN to your body. We all know what is normal for us. And finally, ACT to maintain your gynecologic health If you suspect or are diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, seek care first from a gynecologic oncologist. Cancer is a word used to define a collection of diseases that share one unique characteristic the uncontrolled growth of cells that have the potential to spread metastasize to other parts of the body. Gynecologic cancers grow from a womans reproductive organs including the cervix, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, vagina and vulva. Cervical Cancer. Cervical cancer is a cancer that begins in the cervix, the part of the uterus or womb that opens to the vagina. It is the part of the uterus that dilates and opens fully to allow a baby to pass into the birth canal. The normal cervix has two main types of cells squamous cells that protect the outside of the cervix, and glandular cells that are mostly inside the cervix which make the fluid and mucus commonly seen during ovulation. Cervical cancer is caused by abnormal changes in either of these cell types in the cervix and is the only gynecologic cancer that can be prevented by regular screening and appropriate vaccination. Learn. Cervical cancer can be prevented. Almost all cervical cancer is caused by a persistent infection with the Human Papillomavirus, or HPV. Regular Pap tests and HPV testing when recommended are important in preventing cervical cancer. Cervical cancer usually affects women between ages 3. Listen to your body for these symptoms. Pdf Cancer Cervicouterino' title='Pdf Cancer Cervicouterino' />Puebla Online. Puebla, primer lugar nacional de transparencia presupuestal IMCO. Con una puntuacin de 100, Puebla junto con Baja California. Primera Seccin DIARIO OFICIAL Jueves 31 de mayo de 2007 SECRETARIA DE SALUD MODIFICACION a la Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM014SSA21994, Para la prevencin. MINISTERIO DE SALUD. Gua Clnica CNCER CERVICOUTERINO. Santiago Minsal, 2010. Todos los derechos reservados. Este material puede ser reproducido total o. Hospital con tecnologa de punta en Quirfanos, Resonancia, Tomografa, Mastografa, Ultrasonido ubicado en la Col. Roma. Historia. El cientfico alemn Harald zur Hausen realiz un gran avance en la investigacin del cncer cervical, ya que descubri el papel importante que posee. Asociacin Mexicana de Tanatologa, A. C. ABORDAJE TANATOLGICO CON PACIENTES DE CNCER DE MAMA TRABAJO DE INVESTIGACIN EN TANATOLOGA QUE. A. GmezVillanueva, et al. Incidencia de cncer en IMSS de Toluca 297 Incidencia de cncer en una Unidad de Atencin Oncolgica del Instituto Mexicano del. In developing countries, there is a lack of effective screening programs for cervical cancer. In these countries, no clinically significant reduction in the incidence. Bleeding after intercourse. Excessive discharge and abnormal bleeding between periods. NOTE Most women will have no symptoms making vaccination and regular Pap test plus HPV test, when recommended, key to preventing cervical cancer. To learn more about cervical cancer, read our brochure, Understanding Cervical Cancer A Womans Guide. Act. Dont smoke Smoking weakens the immune system and a weakened immune system can lead to persistent HPV infection. Get vaccinated, preferably in boys and girls ages 1. Get Pap tests and HPV tests when recommended at the intervals recommended by your healthcare provider Take the Pledge to get an annual well womans exam. If your test results say you have cervical pre cancer or cancer, seek care from a gynecologic oncologist. Ovarian Cancer. Ovarian cancer, the seventh most common cancer among women, usually starts on the surface of the ovary in cells that are called epithelial cells. About 8. 5 9. 0 percent of ovarian cancers are epithelial ovarian cancers. These cancer cells can implant themselves throughout the abdominal cavity. Ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, and primary peritoneal cancer cancer that originates from the lining of the abdomen called the peritoneum all have a similar type of growth and similar treatments are used. It is possible to have primary peritoneal cancer even though a womans ovaries have been removed. There is growing scientific evidence to support the idea that ovarian cancer may actually begin in the fallopian tubes. Learn. Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death among the gynecologic cancers and the fifth leading cause of cancer death in women. Only 1. 5 of all ovarian cancer cases are detected at the earliest, most curable stage. One in 7. 5 women will develop ovarian cancer in her lifetime. Learn your individual risk of ovarian cancer. The risk of ovarian cancer increases with age, especially around the time of menopause. A family history of ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, primary peritoneal cancer or premenopausal breast cancer or a personal history of premenopausal breast cancer place women at heightened risk for ovarian cancer. Infertility and not bearing children are risk factors whereas, pregnancy and the use of birth control pills decrease risk. NOTE The Pap test only screens for cervical cancer and DOES NOT screen for ovarian cancer. To learn more about your risk of ovarian cancer, read a brochure developed by the Foundation for Womens Cancer in partnership with Project Hope, Understanding Your Risk of Ovarian Cancer A Womans Guide. Listen to your body for these symptoms. Bloating. Pelvic or abdominal pain. Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly. Easy Html Editor. Urinary symptoms urgency or frequency. NOTE Women who have these symptoms almost daily for more than a few weeks should see their doctor, preferably a gynecologist. Prompt medical evaluation may lead to early detection. Act. Unfortunately, there is no general screening test for ovarian cancer. NOTE Therefore, women need to understand their risk and listen to their bodies for symptoms. If you have symptoms of ovarian cancer that are frequent, persistent and new to you, ask your doctor to consider ovarian cancer as a possible cause. Most likely you do not have ovarian cancer. But if ovarian cancer is suspected or diagnosed, seek care first from a gynecologic oncologist. Uterine Cancer. Most uterine cancers begin in the lining of the uterus endometrium. The endometrium is the tissue shed each month with the menstrual cycle. In the most common type of uterine cancer, called endometrial adenocarcinoma, cells in the endometrial lining grow out of control, may invade the muscular wall of the uterus and sometimes spread outside of the uterus ovaries, lymph nodes, abdominal cavity. Uterine sarcomas represent a type of uterine cancer in which malignant cells form in the muscle of the uterus leiomyosarcoma or in the network of support cells in the uterine lining endometrial stromal sarcomas and carcinosarcomas. Accounting for fewer than five percent of all uterine cancers, uterine sarcomas are much less common than endometrial cancer, but have a much more aggressive clinical behavior. These cancers can spread quickly to distant sites. Learn. The most common uterine cancer is endometrial cancer, and it is the most common gynecologic cancer. Uterine cancer usually occurs around the time of menopause, but younger women also are at risk. There is no screening test for endometrial cancer. NOTE The Pap test only screens for cervical cancer and DOES NOT screen for uterine cancer. Risk factors for endometrial cancer include Taking estrogen alone without progesterone. Obesity. Diabetes. Hypertension. Use of tamoxifen. Late menopause after age 5. Never becoming pregnant. A family history of endometrial or colon cancer. To learn more about uterine cancer, read our brochure, Understanding Endometrial Cancer A Womans Guide. Listen to your body for these symptoms.