Cancer Articles (Dr. S.N White)

What is hyperplasia? Endometrial hyperplasia is an overabundance of cells lining the uterus. It is generally considered a precancerous condition. Severe hyperplasia is often called in situ cancer of the endometrium. Though every case of hyperplasia does not develop into cancer, uterine cancer always goes through a hyperplastic stage before becoming cancerous. Therefore, hyperplasia is a warning that cancer may develop. What are the symptoms of hyperplasia? If the uterus is hyperplastic, bleeding will occur. In addition to heavy menstrual periods, there will be bleeding at irregular intervals. What is the best treatment for endometrial hyperplasia? Treatment of endometrial hyperplasia depends largely on the stage of the disease and the age of the patient. In young women, endometrial hyperplasia is often associated with irregular menstrual cycles. These women are usually given female hormones to try to regulate the cycles, and the tissue of the endometrium is sampled ...

Yes. The colposcope allows the doctor to look into parts of a woman's reproductive system the cervix, vulva, and vagina without operating. The colposcope is basically a microscope on a stand. It gives a lighted, magnified view showing greater detail than can be seen by the naked eye. Since using the colposcope properly requires special training, many doctors refer their patients to physicians who are specialized in this technique. Doctors can also biopsy the organs with this technique. No anesthesia is needed. The procedure usually takes only 10 or 15 minutes. What is the Schiller test?  The Schiller test , which is usually done in the doctor's office, is the staining of cervical cells on the cervix in order to locate possible cancerous cells. Why must a biopsy be done? Doesn't the Pap smear indicate whether or not I have cancer?  The Pap smear is only a screening tool. Although it is very accurate as a screening device, a biopsy must be done to give a definite di...