M Banumathy DGO DNB MICOG
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist GKNM Hospital
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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Cancer Uterine Cervix
© 2007, M Banumathy
All rights reserved. No part of this publication should be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means: electronic, mechanical, photo copying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author and the publisher.
First Edition: 2007
9788180619731
Typeset at JPBMP typesetting unit
Printed at Paras
5Foreword
Carcinoma cervix continues to be one of the commonest cancers seen in India despite well-established tests available for screening.
This book endeavours to familiarise physicians with all aspects of cancer cervix in a clear and concise way. While a lot of information is available about cancer cervix, this book provides us with easy reference when faced with dilemmas regarding cancer cervix.
Dr Banumathy has researched extensively for information and I am confident that this book will serve as a useful guide for general information and practical strategies in the management of cervical cancer.
Dr NR Tulasi
Radiation Oncologist
VN Cancer Centre
GKNM Hospital
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
7Preface
Cancer annually affects nine million people and causes five million deaths. These figures will increase significantly, especially in developing countries unless effective control of the disease is seriously thought of.
Medical advances mean that, one-third of all cancers are preventable—more true in cancer cervix, and a further one-third, if detected early, are potentially curable and appropriate palliative care of the remaining one-third can improve their quality of life.
Of all human cancers only cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among women, stands on the threshold of being virtually eliminated.
This book is aimed to bring to the readers, a broad overview of various aspects of Carcinoma Cervix.
M Banumathy
9Acknowledgements
I thank almighty for giving me the opportunity to share my views on this important aspect of women's health.
I thank our Dean for permitting me to write this book for beginners.
My sincere thanks to all my colleagues, my assistants and clerical people who rendered their untiring efforts to complete this task.
I thank all my patients who are behind the practical knowledge acquired through them.
My final acknowledgement goes to my family members who lend their earnest support in my career.