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There are a group of cancer types in women that affect the tissues and organs of their reproductive system that are known as gynecological cancer. These types of cancers in women are named according to the organ it affects. In this article you will learn about the various types of women's cancer that affect the female body.
What is Cancer
Cancer is a disease wherein the abnormal cells divide without any control. This causes them to invade other tissues and spread to other parts of the body through lymph and blood system. There are over 100 different types of cancers and it is not one disease but many diseases. When a mass of cell divide uncontrollably, they form a mass of cell called a tumor. Not all tumors are cancerous and are divided into benign and malignant tumors.
Benign tumors are those that can be surgically removed and may never come back again. They also normally do not spread to other parts of the body. Malignant tumors are the dangerous lot that are cancerous and spread to other parts of the body. When they spread from one part of the body to another, it is called as metastasis.
Types of Cancer in Women
There are various cancer types in women that can affect a woman. The various types of women's cancers are:
* Breast Cancer
* Cervical Cancer
* Endometrial Cancer
* Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor
* Ovarian Cancer
* Uterine Cancer
* Vaginal Cancer
* Vulvar Cancer
The following explanation will help you get a general idea regarding each cancer types in women.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer types in women and the leading cause of death by cancer in women of 40 to 55 years. The most common form of breast cancer is of the ducts, that conducts fluids, connect the lobes and lobules. The lobular cancer is found in both breasts as compared to other forms of breast cancer. The inflammatory breast cancer is very uncommon and one finds the breast to be warm, swollen and reddish in color. One needs to detect breast cancer as early as possible to increase the survival rates. You should carry out self breast examination monthly and get regular check up by a doctor. Remember, all women are at risk of developing breast cancer and over 70% have no identifiable risk factors.
You can read more breast cancer information in the Buzzle articles:
* Metastatic Breast Cancer Life Expectancy
* Metastatic Breast Cancer Prognosis
* Breast Cancer Stages Survival Rate
* Breast Cancer Treatment
Cervical Cancer
There are over 11,000 women in America who develop cervical cancer and about 3,700 lose their lives to this cancer types in women. There are over 90% of cervical cancers that develop in the lining of the cervix and called as squamous cell carcinoma. The glandular tissue, also known as adenocarcinoma form about 5 to 9% of the cervical cancer types. Adenocarcinoma are divided into different types, endocervical cell type, endometrioid cancer, clear cell carcinomas and adenosquamous carcinomas. Small cell carcinoma and cervical sarcoma are two rare types of cervical carcinoma. It is usually transmitted sexually and human papillomavirus is said to be the main causative agent. You need to get regular PAP smears conducted to screen out cervical cancer. All sexually active women, with multiple sex partners need to have a PAP smear annually. In case of women in long term relationships with one partner need to get it tested less often after getting a negative test for three continuous years.
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