Types of Cancer in Women...

Cancer has been the leading cause of death in all nations. The disease has evolved over the decade. The disease is a deadly which is a great threat to the ones who have it. Cancer has been a major problem of women. 46,000 women die of breast cancer each year. Cancer on the breast, cervix and uterus are common among women. Women of age 50 are most susceptible to this disease. This disease is also hereditary that may come from family history. With the advanced technology that we now have, almost 30% of death has been prevented with an early detection and treatment. Some of the common cancer types in women are discussed here.

Breast cancer

This is the number one death reason for women age 40-55 years old. Symptoms of this disease include inverted nipples, swollen or itchy nipples, and nipples with spots and dimpled breast skin. Breast cancer attach anytime even without the symptoms thus difficult to detect and treat early. Early detection is the key to treat it.

Cervical Cancer

This is one of the deadly cancer types in women. Just like any other cancer, it may come out without any signs o symptoms. The cancer infects tissues nearby and causes bleeding in the vagina. Symptoms include excessive bleeding after menopause and between periods, bleeding after intercourse or a pelvic exam, and periods that last longer that it should. Vaginal discharge that has a bad odor, pain in the pelvis and urination, and fatigue are other signs o this disease. Having a pelvic test of Pap smear is the only way to diagnose this early.

Cancer in the uterus

This cancer hits the endometrium or the lining of the uterus. This usually occurs after or at the same time menopause occurs. Unusual vaginal bleeding is the first symptom of this cancer. Women who suffer from high blood pressure and obesity are most likely to have this disease. Females who had an early menstruation period have greater risk of this cancer. This cancer can be treated with surgery or radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor

This occurs after pregnancy which is characterized by an unusual growth in the placenta of the uterus. This can be treated even if this is a rare cancer type in women. Symptoms include vaginal bleeding after a normal delivery, enlargement of the uterus and high blood pressure. This can be detected through ultrasound, CT scan or a Beta human chorionic gonadotropin blood test.

Ovarian Cancer

Another deadly cancer type in women is the ovarian cancer. The signs for this cancer never really show. Symptoms include abdominal discomfort, bloating, cramps, diarrhea, frequent urination and weight loss. It can be treated by surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.

Vaginal Cancer

This is formed on the vaginal tissue and is common among women of age 60. This is caused by sexually transmitted virus.

Vulvar Cancer

The cancer is on the vulva, an external genital of women. Women of age 50 have higher risk. A lump on thee vulva is the sign of this.

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