Endometrial Cancer Tips

Cancer or the big C can affect any part of the body including the female reproductive system. These types of cancer are known as gynaecological cancers. Gynaecological cancers occur when normal cells start growing in an uncontrolled manner. There are many different types of gynaecological cancers which are named as per the organs in which they first develop. These include:

Ovarian cancer: Cancer that affects the ovaries and ova
Uterine cancer: Cancer that begins inside the uterus<...more

Dilation and curettage is a surgical procedure where the cervix (the lower part of uterus) is dilated and tissues are removed from the inside of the uterus. The procedure is usually done to treat heavy menstrual bleeding or clean the lining of the uterus after an abortion or miscarriage.

During the procedure, the cervix is dilated with medication and a thin surgical instrument is inserted through the vagina. This instrument is then used to scrape (curettage) the uterine tissues.
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Heavy menstrual bleeding, technically called menorrhagia, is one of the most common types of abnormal bleeding from the uterus.

Here are all the possible causes of heavy menstrual bleeding:

1. Fibroids - Fibroids most commonly occur around the age when women can get pregnant. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growth on the uterus.

2. Blood thinners - These are medicines, which are usually anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.

3. Problems with iud - A non-hormon...more

Like most things in life, the uterus also has both good and bad sides to it. It is a symbol of womanhood and also carries the developing baby. The bad side is that it brings with it (and its appendages) many problems including dysfunctional uterine bleeding, endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterovaginal prolapse, adenomyosis, a pelvic pain of unknown origin, cancer of the uterine cavity and other obstetric complications.

Hysterectomy is one of the most commonly perf...more

Uterine cancer is also known as endometrial cancer. It is a cancer which begins in the lining of the uterus. The uterus is the part of a woman's body where the fetus develops. Uterine cancer is one of those rare cancers in India, which can be diagnosed in its early stages. This is because excessive vaginal bleeding occurs, thus making it a very serious and an apparent symptom. It is also one of the few forms of cancer which can be cured as removing the uterus is often more than enough to cure th...more

Uterine cancer is also known as endometrial cancer and it mostly affects the middle aged women. The uterus of a woman is a muscular organ. The cancer can affect any part of the uterus and is more common in women having obesity, diabetes and hypertension. In most cases, the cancer starts in the endometrium, hence called endometrial cancer. Uterine cancer can be cured using any of the following methods:

1. Surgical removal of the uterus along with ovaries, lymph nodes and fallopian tubes<...more

हर इंसान स्वस्थ जीवन जीने की चाहत रखता है। हालांकि, खानपान, रहन-सहन और पर्यावरणीय परिवर्तन की वजह से कई तरह की पनप जाती है। कई बार ये बीमारियां गंभीर रूप ले लेती हैं, जिससे इंसान की मौत तक हो जाती है, ऐसी ही एक बीमारी कैंसर भी है, जिसे खतरनाक बीमारियों में गिना जाता है। कई प्रकार के होते हैं। या यूं समझे कि मानव शरीर के इस अंग में कैंसर पनपता है, उसे उसी के नाम से जाना जाता है। ऐसा ही एक कैंसर है डिम्बग्रंथि कैंसर जिसे ओवेरियन कैंसर भी कहा जाता है।

आज अपने इस लेख के माध्यम से हम डिम्...more

What is colorectal cancer?

A type of cancer that develops in the cells of the colon or rectum is called colorectal cancer, commonly referred to as colon cancer.

Types of colorectal cancer

The two main types of colorectal cancer are:



Adenocarcinoma: around 95% of instances of colorectal cancer are of this kind, making it the most prevalent. If untreated, it can spread to other organs and starts in the cells that line the colon or rectum.

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कैंसर एक खतरनाक बीमारी है जिससे इंसान की मौत तक हो सकती है। हालांकि अगर इंसान पहले से ही अपने स्वास्थ्य के प्रति सचेत रहता है, तो वह कैंसर जैसी भयावह बीमारी से बच सकता है। कैंसर कई तरह के होते है। इसे हम यूं समझ सकते हैं कि शरीर के जिस अंग में कैंसर होता है, उसे उसी के नाम से जाना जाता है। इसी क्रम में आज हम आपको गर्भाशय कैंसर के विषय में विस्तार से बताएंगे। साथ ही इसके कारण, लक्षण और बचने के तरीकों के विषय के बारे में भी जानकारी देंगे। सबसे पहले जानते हैं कि यह गर्भाशय कैंसर होता क्या है।
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मानव शरीर में कई तरह की बीमारियां होने की संभावनाएं होती है। इनमें से कुछ तो इतनी खतरनाक होती हैं कि व्यक्ति की जान तक निकल जाती है। ऐसी ही एक घातक बीमारी है, कैंसर। वैसे तो यह कैंसर भी कई तरह के होते हैं और अलग अलग अंगों पर अपना प्रभाव डालते हैं। सर्वाइकल कैंसर भी ऐसा ही एक घातक कैंसर है, जो जानलेवा होता है। आज अपने इस लेख के माध्यम से हम आपको सर्वाइकल कैंसर से जुडी कई अहम जानकारी देंगे। सबसे पहले हम आपको बताते हैं कि यह सर्वाइकल कैंसर होता क्या है।

क्या होता है सर्वाइकल कैंसर
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हमारा शरीर किसी बड़ी गुत्थी की तरह है जिसे समझना काफी कठिन हो सकता है। ऐसे में शरीर के अलग अलग अंगों को लेकर अकसर लोगों में भ्रम की स्थिति होती है।

विशेषकर महिलाओं के शरीर से जुड़े कई मिथक समाज में फैले हुए हैं। तो आइए जानते हैं महिलाओं के स्तनों से जुड़े कई मिथकों और उनसे जुड़ी सच्चाई के बारे में।

मिथक
ब्रा पहनने से ब्रेस्ट कैंसर होता है

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इस बात का कोई सबूत नहीं है कि ब्रा पहनने से ब्रेस्ट कैंसर होता है।

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Prostate specific antigen, which is more commonly known by its acronym, psa, is a protein that can be produced by both normal and cancer cells in your prostate gland. It is normal if psa is found in small amounts in your blood and semen. However, unusually high levels of psa can be a sign of something serious, such as prostate cancer.

Prostate-specific antigen (psa) tests are usually blood tests that measure the level of psa in your blood. It must be noted that eleva...more

Itching is also known as pruritus. It is a condition which causes irritating sensation and is usually uncontrollable that makes us scratch it to have some relief from it.

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Itchy breast is quite common and usually occurs due to increase in the size of the breast which directly relates to weight gain. It can also be due to some allergies, skin infection or dry skin. Most commonly this itching will resolve on its own or by some home remedies and doesn't require any prescription...more

India is slowing making its way towards the top listed countries with the maximum number of cancer ;patients. It actually ranks third in the world after china and the usa. The statistics are alarming. While genes play a part in determining who will contract cancer and who won t, you can still reduce your chances of getting it, if you spot the signs early on and seek treatment right away. Read on to learn about the most common types of cancer in the country and some of their symptoms.

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Cancer like most other diseases has the best rates of recovery with early detection and intervention. As there are no regular health screenings for blood cancer, only the awareness about the early warning signs can save your life. September is designated as the Blood Cancer Awareness Month, to ensure every individual is equipped to fight against blood cancer right from the start. Here are 4 vital facts you must know to win your fight against blood cancer.

India has the third-highest num...more

Blood Cancer Awareness Month is observed every September to spread awareness about prevention, early warning signs, and treatment procedures of blood cancer. Like any other disease prevention is better than cure, but it is especially true for fatal conditions such as blood cancer. Here is a list of all the things you can do to ensure you are not a victim of blood cancer.

Live a Disciplined and Balanced Life

This is the single most important thing in preventing any disorder and ...more