Introduction Flashcards
Signs & Symptoms of Cervical Cancer
Asymptomatic
Possible spotting
Risk Factors of Cervical Cancer
Early age of sexual activity Multiple sexual partners Sex with high risk partners Hx of STI's Immunosuppression
Define Pap Smear
Procedure to detect abnormalities to prevent the development & detection of cervical cancer
Signs & Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Mass detected
Skin or nipple changes
Abnormality on mammogram or US
Risk Factors of Breast Cancer
Increasing age Female Caucasian Postmenopausal obesity Tall stature High endogenous estrogen levels
What is protective of breast cancer?
Pre-menopausal obesity
Risk Factors of Vulvar Cancer
Cigarette smoking
Vulvar dystrophy
HPV
Immunodeficiency
Most Common Symptoms in Vulvar Cancer
Itching
Presentation of Uterus Cancer or Cancer of the Endometrium
Irregular or postmenopausal bleeding
Risk Factors for Cancer of the Endometrium (Uterus)
Excess estrogen without opposing progesterone
Tamoxifen therapy
Obesity
Nulliparity
What can be curative for cancer of the endometrium if it’s found early?
Hysterectomy
Sign’s & Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
“Silent” cancer
Usually advanced & presents with ascites, mets
Risk Factors of Ovarian Cancer
Genetic predisposition Increasing age Infertility Endometriosis Peri-menopausal or post-menopausal therapy
PE & Diagnostic Testing
Pelvic exam
CT
