Dedicated oncology centres in India provide high quality treatments for endometrial carcinoma

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(Free-Press-Release.com) April 14, 2010 -- Endometrial cancer refers to the cancer of the lining of the uterus. Endometrial cancers are the most common gynecologic cancers affecting the females in USA and the third most common cause of death. The main risk factors for developing endometrial carcinoma are
a. High levels of estrogen
b. Polycystic ovarian disease
c. Infertility
d. Nulliparity
e. Early menarche
f. Late menopause
g. Diabetes
h. Tamoxifen
i. Breast cancer
j. Ovarian cancer
k. Alcohol intake
l. Pelvic radiation

The endometrial cancer usually affects the elderly females and presents with vaginal bleeding, abnormal discharge through vagina, irregular periods in females above 40 years of age, Anemia, lower abdomen pain and cramps. Its important to get investigated when such symptoms arise in elderly female as early diagnosis and treatment of endometrial carcinoma has excellent treatment results. A female presenting with above symptoms are investigated using
a. Pap smear
b. Endometrial currettage
c. Hysteroscopy
d. Endometrial biospy and aspiration
e. Transvaginal ultrasound
f. Trutest (new technique)
g. MRI scans and CT scans (To assess the metastasis)
The treatment of endometrial cancer involves surgery alone, radiation alone or combination of radiation, surgery and chemotherapy according to the stage of disease. In the treatment of endometrial cacner it becomes important to have a dedicated and experienced team of oncologists so as to produce best possible result of the patient.

Newer technologies in radiation have now made possible to treat patients of endometrial carcinoma in early stages without surgery. Thus it is important to discuss all the options with your treating doctor. In addition the patient requires regular follow-up post treatment so as to detect metastasis or recurrence of disease in early phase.

India has number of dedicated oncology centres that have gained huge experience in treating the patients of endometrial carcinoma. These centres are equipped with state of the art radiation machines and are well equipped to handle all stages of endometrial carcinoma with quality at par with western world facilities. In addition to quality of treatment, the cost incurred in these centres is around 70-80% lower than the western world. Thus dedicated oncology centres in India offer high quality treatment option for endometrial carcinoma and allow the patient to save 80-90% of treatment costs.
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