Obinna Ekwebalam on LinkedIn: Invasive Cervical Cancer n a 22 yearold woman:Case report (2024)

If two minutes is all you can spare on LinkedIn today, then I hope it’s to read this article that captures Lisa’s story. #everywoman #makethemostimportantdate

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In 2023, more than 66,000 women in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with #uterinecancer. Currently, uterine cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, after breast, lung and colon cancer. While a standard #PapSmear screens for cervix cancer, it is not effective for detecting uterine cancer. #EndometrialCancer, the most common type of uterine cancer, can be detected by a simple office biopsy. Obesity is a risk factor for uterine cancer and in women who are obese, fatty tissue cells convert hormones into a type of estrogen that then stimulates the inside lining of the uterus (the endometrium); excessive estrogen is a primary cause of endometrial cancer. Post-menopausal women are also at risk for uterine cancer. In 90% of cases, the preliminary sign is vagin*l bleeding. A hysterectomy, along with removal of both fallopian tubes, the ovaries and lymph node sampling, is standard treatment for uterine cancer. However, there are several treatment options for younger patients who wish to preserve their fertility status. https://lnkd.in/gTU3MD6d#CancerResearch

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet it still impacts hundreds of thousands of women every year. 👩🏻💻 A recent Roche survey in Asia Pacific found that women are deprioritising their health and cervical cancer screenings. 🇭🇰In Hong Kong, morethan 1.5 million women aged 25-45 have never had a cervical screening and are not planning on booking one. 🇸🇬 In Singapore, current data suggests almost 90 percent of women are aware of cervical cancer screening tests yet uptake remains low. Only two in five women aged between 25 and 74 have been for a cervical screening the last three to five years. 🇵🇭 In the Philippines, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among Filipino women. However, the country has one of the lowest cervical cancer screening rates in the world with only about 1 percent of women undergoing cervical cancer screening. To tie in with #MothersDay, Tatler Asia Front & Female is proud to support Women's Checkup Week to promote cervical cancer education and empower women to take charge of their own health and to #MakeTheMostImportantDate and get screened.Early screenings are the first and most important step to save lives. Grateful to cervical cancer survivor Lisa Tarquini RNutr Licensed Menopause Champion for so generously sharing her story, and to specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology Dr Tam Ching Ting for providing her expertise.Read more here:https://lnkd.in/ekU_rxG4#FrontandFemale

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A recent survey by Roche in Asia Pacific found that women are deprioritising their health and cervical cancer screenings ☹️.In Hong Kong 🇭🇰, morethan 1.5 million women aged 25-45 have never had a cervical screening and are not planning on booking one. More than 90 percent of cervical cancer cases are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).Early screenings are the first and most important step to save lives. Love this article by Tatler Asia Rachel Duffell featuring my amazingly inspiring friend Lisa Tarquini RNutr Licensed Menopause Champion who talks about her cervical cancer journey - one of the most preventable cancers but also one of the most “common”.#femtech #femtechinasia #womenshealth #femalefounders #healthtech #startups #healthcare #healthandwellbeing #femtechfuture #femtechisadvancingwomenshealth

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTHOctober is designated breast cancer awareness month popularly known as PINK Month. Every year, breast cancer kills more than 500,000 women around the world. KEY FACTS ABOUT BREAST CANCER1) In resource-poor settings like Nigeria, majority of women with breast cancer are diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease, leading to low survival rates.2) Everyone is born with breast tissues, this means men can also get breast cancer, even though it is far more common in women.3)A black woman has a 40% higher chance of having breast cancer compared to a white person.4)Although there is no known direct cause, there are certain factors that increase a person’s risk of having breast cancer;·Excessive alcohol intake·Being Overweight or Obese ·Hormonal Birth Control Pills·Family History and Genetics etc.PREVENTION Early detection is key, every woman should is advised to;. Self Breast Examination Periodically. Go for Health Checks to get Mammography and other medical investigations done.TREATMENT Treatment and management depend on the stage of breast cancer, it may involve surgery, chemotherapy and other treatment options. Remember it is not contagious, you cannot get it from staying with someone who has breast cancer, SPREAD LOVE NOT FEAR, TOGETHER WE CAN OVERCOME.#PublicHealth #PinkOctober #GlobalHealth #SDG3

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September is Uterine/Endometrial Cancer Awareness Month and I am spreading the word about how to prevent, detect, treat, and cure uterine cancers. I lost my mom to uterine cancer and I want to help other women learn about this disease. Here are some facts about uterine cancer: 1. Abnormal vagin*l bleeding or post-menopausal bleeding is the most common symptom of uterine cancer. It will occur in almost 90% of cases. This was the main tell-tale sign for my mother. 2. The most common type of uterine cancer is endometrial cancer, which is cancer in the outer lining of the uterus. My mom was diagnosed with this type of cancer in an advanced stage. 3. The most common treatment for uterine cancer is a total hysterectomy with removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes. My mom had this procedure, but had to follow up with several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation as the cancer had already metastasized and spread to outside lymph nodes. In earlier stages, hysterectomies usually take care of the problem. 4. Pap smears do NOT test for uterine/endometrial cancers. They can only detect cervical cancers and non-cancerous abnormalities. 5. African-American women are at a higher risk of contracting uterine cancers, especially aggressive forms. However, all women over the age of 50 have a possibility of contracting reproductive cancers, especially if a family history is present. Don't be afraid to see your doctor! If you think you are experiencing any abnormal symptoms, make an appointment! Keep up with annual exams at the gynecologist and take care of your reproductive health. It could save your life! #uterinecancerawareness #peachforthecure #endometrialcancer

Cervical cancerCancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. Cancer is always named for the part of the body where it starts, even if it spreads to other body parts later. When cancer starts in the cervix, it is called cervical cancer. The cervix connects the vagin* (birth canal) to the upper part of the uterus. The uterus (or womb) is where a baby grows when during pregnancyIndia contributes the largest share of the global cervical cancer burden; nearly 1 in every 4 deaths globally due to cervical cancer (as per The Lancet study).India is expected to roll out the indigenously developed CERVAVAC vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer among girls aged 9-14 years through their schools by mid-2023It is India’s first indigenously developed quadrivalent human papillomavirus (qHPV) vaccine that is said to be effective against four strains of the virus - Type 6, Type 11, Type 16 and Type 18.Cervical Cancer Awareness And Management Program #scienceandtechnology #cancer

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In wealthy countries, cervical cancer is highly preventable through routine screening, like pap smears, and with HPV vaccines. In Haiti, however, where Zanmi Lasante--PIH's sister organization--has worked for decades, such screening is not part of primary care.Rather than accepting the constraints of the setting—no radiation, a severely limited blood supply which impedes major surgeries, no gynecological cancer specialists—the Zanmi Lasante's Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais team instead is thinking creatively, scouring the medical literature for evidence-based alternatives to improve care.At the same time, clinicians continually strategize on how to build a system that supports even more robust care in the future. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MLU1uR

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At ECANA, we focus on Endometrial Cancer, but we know it's essential for women to be aware of all the Gynecologic cancers. Please share in support of #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth. Cervical Cancer - Cervical cancer begins in the part of the uterus that opens into the vagin* and occurs when cells in an area of the body grow abnormally. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).Ovarian Cancer - There are three major categories of ovarian cancer: epithelial ovarian cancer, germ cell cancer, and stromal cell cancer, and there are numerous types of epithelial and stromal cancers.vagin*l Cancer - Most of these cancers are in the lining of the vagin* (also known as the birth canal) and usually affect people between 50-70 years old.Vulvar Cancer - Vulvar cancer begins in the vulva, which is the external genitalia that comprises of the inner and outer labia (“lips”), cl*tor*s, urethra where urine exits, the opening of the vagin* and its glands, as well as the area of skin between the vagin* and anus.Endometrial Cancer - Endometrial cancer is cancer of the lining of the uterus (called the endometrium). The uterus (or womb) is where a baby grows during pregnancy.Learn more about us at https://ECANAwomen.org#endometrialcancer #womenshealth #blackwomenshealth

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5 Gynecologic Cancers that are most commonly seen in Women. Ovarian- Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries. It can go undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and abdomen. This is one reason why ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at a more advanced stage.Uterine cancer- also known as endometrial cancer, begins in the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. It's the most common type of cancer that affects the female reproductive system.Cervical- Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagin*. Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection.vagin*l cancer is a rare type of cancer that starts in the cells of the vagin*, which is the muscular tube that connects the uterus to the outside of the body. Most vagin*l cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, which develop in the thin, flat cells lining the surface of the vagin*.Vulvar cancer is a type of cancer that occurs on the outer surface area of the female genitalia, known as the vulva. The vulva includes the inner and outer lips of the vagin* (labia minora and labia majora), the cl*tor*s, and the opening of the vagin*.For more info Visit- https://lnkd.in/gTmXqWCG#Gynecologiccancer #Ovariancancer #uterinecancer #cervicalcancer #vagin*lcancer #vulvarcancer #DrSudamsadangi #Oncosurgeon #cancersurgeon #Odisha

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