Gynaecological Oncology

Narayana Hrudayalaya Multispeciality Hospital and the Mazumdar-Shaw Cancer Centre offer a safe, empathetic environment for female patients. Twenty five percent of the world’s cervical cancer cases are from India. This is largely because of our population added to the fact that more Indian women marry at an early age. Early detection can save lives and the Colposcopy Clinic of NH has been doing a remarkable service. Through the Photo Colposcope with greater magnification and instant photo documentation, the abnormal cells are easily seen and then the targeted biopsy is conducted. The Video Colposcope does a continuous recording of the screening procedure and  the patients can see their problem on the spot. These two screening tests can help prevent cervical cancer or detect it early. At Narayana Hrudayalaya, ninety five percent of cervical cancer cases can be prevented because of detecting the stimulus early.  The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately. The HPV test can detect the human papillomavirus virus (HPV) that can cause these cell changes. “Start the tests three years after marriage or since being sexually active. Ideally, a woman should test once every three years till she is 65 years of age,” Dr Baliga advises.