Cervical Cancer

Symptoms of advanced cervical cancer include:
Having any of these symptoms does not mean it is cancer, but if one or more of them is noticed for more than two weeks then a doctor must be seen and an immediate health screening is a must.

• Irregular Periods
• Bleeding after sex
• Bleeding after menopause
• Persistent white / watery / foul discharge

The cervix (mouth of the uterus) can be examined by the Pap smear test. It is a simple test performed by the gynaecologist to detect early pre-cancer changes in the cervix. Women with suspicious changes are offered colposcopy (visualization of the cervix under magnification) to help identify and biopsy the exact site for possible pre-cancer changes. Identification and treatment at this stage will help prevent cervical cancer that may develop 10 to 20 years later. The Human Papilloma Virus vaccine plays a major role in the reduction of cases of cervical cancer.

Ovarian cancer has eluded early diagnosis in both developed and developing countries alike. More than two-thirds are still detected in Stage III and the mortality is high. A multi-modal approach a family history, an ultrasound scan and tumour markers, especially CA 125, will help identify women at risk.

Women at risk of Cancer of the uterine body endometrial cancer should be offered a trans-vaginal ultrasound every 6 months after menopause. This will recognize an increase in the endometrial thickness even in women without symptoms. A biopsy can then be performed to confirm the diagnosis. At Apollo Hospital, Lucknow, we have a team of the best Gynecologist in the region who are experienced in identifying Cervical Cancer.

At Apollo Hospitals, we offer a 360-degree approach to treat and cure diseases like cancer. The treatment options available at Apollo Hospital Lucknow are:

The purpose of surgery is to remove as much of the cancer as possible. Sometimes the doctor can remove just the area of the cervix that contains cancer cells. For cancer that’s more widespread, surgery may involve removing the cervix and other organs in the pelvis. Apollo Lucknow has a team of experienced Gynecologists for Cancer Identification & internationally trained & certified Surgeons to perform complicated surgeries successfully and plastic Surgeons to restore the Presurgical Posture. Most of the surgeries are done laparoscopically which is the most advanced Modality of surgery for Cervical Cancer.

Radiation therapy delivers high doses of radiation to tumour cells using technology designed to reduce damage to healthy tissue and organs. Apollo LUCKNOW has Tru Beam Linac which is one of the most advanced machines and is very effective in treating cancers of the cervix & adjoining areas. It can be done on an OPD basis which requires no surgery and no admission.

Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells throughout the body. Doctors give this treatment in cycles. You’ll get chemo for a period of time. You’ll then stop the treatment to give your body time to recover. Apollo LUCKNOW has got dedicated floor for chemotherapy which is under the supervision of experienced oncologists making it one of the best centers for chemotherapy in Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh.

These drugs are designed to block cancer’s growth by attacking specific proteins that may help cancer cells grow or divide.

Apollo Lucknow is one of the recognised centres for the best treatment of cancer of the Cervix, cancer of the Ovary, cancer of the fallopian tube and endometrial cancer. Modern methods of treating Gynaecological cancers include Surgical, Medical, Radiation procedures or a combination of these, but regular health checks are the best defence against gynaecological cancers.

Apollo Lucknow has the experienced gynaecologist, the best high-end diagnostic modalities, best surgeons experienced in operating on female cancer. Chemotherapy, hormonal therapy immunotherapy and radiation therapy are also available for treating all cancers related to women.