When the cells in the fallopian tubes multiply dramatically form a tumor that, as the tumor increases in size, presses on the tube and causes pain over time.
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Fallopian tube cancer
It is a collection of cancer cells in the fallopian tubes that can break into and destroy nearby tissues. Can move to other places on the body
Symptoms of fallopian tubes
Symptoms of fallopian tube cancer include:
- Extreme fatigue
- Frequent urination
- Pain and bloating in the abdomen.
- Indigestion and constipation.
- Recurrent back pain.
- Bump in the lower abdomen.
- Urinary retention.
- Pain during sexual intercourse.
- Vaginal discharge may be transparent, white, or have a smear of blood.
Causes of fallopian tube cancer
There are many causes of fallopian tube cancer, including:
- Childlessness and infertility problems.
- Not breastfeeding.
- Do not use birth control pills.
- Family history of ovarian, breast or fallopian tube cancer.
- Chronic genital tract infections may lead to fallopian tube cancer.
- Mutations in the Breast Cancer Gene (BRCA)
- Menstruation that begins before puberty or in late menopause
- Hormone replacement therapy after reaching menopause.
- Inherited conditions such as Lynch syndrome and Butz-Giggers syndrome.
Stages of fallopian tube cancer
As the stages of infection determine the severity of the disease and determine the likelihood of recovery from it as follows:
- The tumor is concentrated in the fallopian tubes only.
- The tumor is localized in the pelvis.
- Tumor metastases reach the peritoneum.
- Tumor metastases appear in organs far from the pelvic-centered tumor.
Complications of fallopian tube cancer
A tumor in the fallopian tube may push the walls of the tube and cause severe abdominal pain, and cancer can spread through the walls of the fallopian tubes to the pelvic and stomach area if not treated.
Diagnosis of fallopian tube cancer in Turkey
There are many ways to diagnose fallopian tube cancer in Turkey, we mention the following:
Colposcopy: The doctor inserts a speculum into the vagina so that the doctor can see the uterus, cervix, ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Pap smear test: The doctor uses a thin instrument to scrape off part of the cervical cells and then examine them under a microscope for cancer.
- Ultrasound
- Computed tomography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Biopsy: The doctor takes a sample of the fallopian tube cells that are examined in the laboratory under a microscope to see if these cells are cancerous.
treatment of Fallopian tube cancer in Turkey
The determining factor for the possibility of recovery from the disease is the extent of the tumor spread, and methods of treating fallopian tube cancer in Turkey include:
- Surgical treatment
In surgical treatment, the doctor shall:
o The abdomen is opened to make a microscopic diagnosis of the tumor of the fallopian tubes and to determine the spread of the tumor and then perform a complete removal of the tumor tissue.
o Then hysterectomy and tubes, removal of the ovaries, and excision of all accessible metastases.
- Chemotherapy
After surgery, it is customary to start supportive chemotherapy that includes certain medications such as taxol and carboplatin
If we cannot remove the tumor in an ideal way, chemotherapy is used in order to shrink and reduce the tumor.
Prevention of fallopian tube cancer
You can reduce your risk of fallopian tube cancer by following these tips:
- Cancer Genetic Counseling
Genetic counseling can help predict a gene mutation that leads to fallopian tube cancer If a person has one of these gene mutations, it can help determine a preventive strategy to avoid it.
- Oral contraceptives
Oral contraceptive pills can reduce the risk of fallopian tube cancer. However, this treatment can increase the risk of breast cancer.
- Childbirth and lactation
Childbirth and breastfeeding may reduce the risk of fallopian tube cancer. The risk of infection continues to decrease with each birth and breastfeeding lasts for at least nine months.
- Cancer preventive surgery
If a person is at high risk for fallopian tube cancer, your doctor may recommend preventive surgery, such as closing or removing fallopian tubes.
In conclusion, we have learned about fallopian tube cancer in Turkey, what are its causes and methods of treatment. For more information, you can request a free and immediate consultation from the best gynecologist in Istanbul, Prof. Dr. med. Sona Özdemir.
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