women s health issues
Overview of Female Reproductive System Cancers
Diagnosis of Female Reproductive System Cancers
Regular pelvic examinations Biopsy Regular Pelvic Examination and screening for certain gynecologic cancers, especially cancer of the cervix, can lead to the early detection of these cancers. If cancer is suspected, a Biopsy can confirm or rule out the diagnosis. A sample of tissue from the affected organ is removed, examined under a microscope, and analyzed. For some cancers, such as ovarian cancer, surgery must usually be done to make the diagnosis. 