Uterine cancer is a fairly common disease, diagnosed in one out of every four cancer patients. Unfortunately, treatment for uterine cancer in Israel is becoming increasingly "popular" among female patients.
Reasons
The disease most often "comes" to women aged 40 to 60. Risk factors (that is, characteristics of individuals that increase the risk of developing the disease) include diabetes, high blood pressure, HIV, use of oral contraceptives (pills), HPV, early sexual activity, late menopause, menstrual cycle issues, infertility, frequent changes of sexual partners, and sexually transmitted diseases. This list can also include obesity, especially for those whose body weight exceeds the normal limits by 25 kg. In this case, the risk of oncology increases by 9 times.
Symptoms of Uterine Cancer
The peculiarity of this disease is that in the early stages it is asymptomatic. Later, patients experience discomfort in the pelvic area, and there are often cases of uterine bleeding (70-90% of cases). Painful sensations are a sign of late stages, during which lymph nodes and pelvic tissue become involved in the cancer process, leading to the formation of infiltrates that compress nerve plexuses and trunks.
Diagnosis of Uterine Cancer in Israel
However, uterine cancer can be diagnosed early. For this, it is necessary to visit a gynecologist at least twice a year and undergo a comprehensive examination. To detect the disease, doctors use several options for bimanual examination, mirror examination, biopsy, lymphography, ileocavography, cystoscopy, ultrasound, etc. Ultrasound diagnostics are mandatory and are performed on all women suspected of having any types of benign or malignant tumors.
Treatment of Uterine Cancer in Israel
Depending on the age, health status, and clinical stage of cancer in the patient, the treatment strategy varies. However, in most cases, doctors offer patients a surgical method. Comprehensive treatment of uterine cancer in Israel is also possible, using intracavitary gamma therapy, radiation therapy, and medications.
Prevention of Uterine Cancer
The most effective and easily achievable way is to monitor one's health, which means weight control, visiting a gynecologist at least twice a year, regular cytological examinations, and ultrasound tomography (once every two years).