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Early Detection: Leading Experts Discuss Blood & Gynaecological Cancer Awareness
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News18•29-09-2026, 18:15
Early Detection: Leading Experts Discuss Blood & Gynaecological Cancer Awareness
- •Leading cancer experts emphasize the critical role of early detection in improving outcomes for blood and gynaecological cancers.
- •Dr. Anil Thakwani highlights persistent fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and unusual bleeding as potential warning signs for blood cancers, and abnormal vaginal bleeding or pelvic pain for gynaecological cancers.
- •Dr. Parameshwara C M stresses recognizing early body changes and not dismissing persistent symptoms like bloating or changes in bowel habits as minor issues.
- •Dr. Sivacharan P. V. notes that gynaecological cancers may have non-specific symptoms, making awareness and screening crucial, while blood cancers can present with unexplained tiredness or frequent infections.
- •Dr. Kishore Kumar S. advises listening to the body's "whispers" – persistent, unexplained symptoms like fatigue, weight loss, or unusual bruising – and seeking medical attention promptly.
- •Dr. Swarnendu Biswas underscores the importance of women recognizing unusual body changes, particularly abnormal uterine bleeding for endometrial cancer and persistent abdominal bloating for ovarian cancer, and utilizing HPV vaccination and screening for cervical cancer.
Key Questions Answered
Blood cancer symptoms can include persistent fatigue, unexplained weight loss, recurrent or prolonged fever, unusual bruising or bleeding, frequent infections, and persistent swelling of lymph nodes or night sweats and bone pain.
Cervical cancer can be detected early through appropriate screening approaches such as HPV testing, Pap testing, and cervical cancer screenings recommended according to a woman's age and risk profile.
Gynaecological cancers may present with abnormal vaginal bleeding, bleeding after intercourse or menopause, persistent pelvic or abdominal pain, unusual vaginal discharge, and prolonged bloating or swelling.
