Cancer Screening for Women

Women's cancers are cancers that occur in women's specific organs such as breast, cervix, ovaries, and endometrium. Knowing these diseases, observing symptoms, and screening according to doctor's recommendations can greatly help reduce risk and increase treatment opportunities.

Warning signs of cancer in women:

1. Breast cancer
• Feeling a lump or hardness in the breast
• Abnormal nipple retraction, blood or fluid discharge
• Breast skin changes (redness or orange peel appearance)

2. Cervical cancer
• Spotting after sexual intercourse
• Abnormal vaginal discharge with odor or excessive amount
• Lower abdominal pain or pelvic pain

3. Ovarian cancer
• Abdominal bloating, feeling full
• Frequent urination or feeling full quickly
• Chronic lower abdominal pain

4. Endometrial cancer
• Abnormal bleeding in postmenopausal women
• Excessive or prolonged menstruation

Cancer screening program for women:

1. CA 15-3 Breast cancer marker

2. CA 125 Ovarian cancer marker

3. CEA Colon/gallbladder cancer marker

4. CA 19-9 Pancreatic cancer marker

5. AFP Liver cancer marker