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Stg4 uterine cancer.mom expird.how to fnd dis cancer in stg 1?any screening or periodical mri.ct and ultrasound will hlp diagnose d same in stg 1?
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Routine GYN exams: One of the first signs of uterine cancer is intermenstrual or abnormal bleeding which should be investigated promptly, usually with an endometrial biopsy. Routine Pap smears are the best screening tools for uterine cervical cancer.
Answered 4/5/2020
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US screening: In certain situations the incidence of uterine Ca is high and as such screened for. When breast Ca patient in Tamoxifen which acts as an antiestrogen in breast, it acts as an estrogen on the uterus and screening for uterine Ca performed periodically with US.. When lining thickens then uterine endometrial scrapings performed to RO malignant transformation.
Answered 2/10/2015
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