Ovarian Cervical and Uterine Cancer Symptoms and Prevention

Gynecologic cancers are often not talked about enough, but knowing the risks, recognizing changes in your body, and understanding available prevention and screening options can make a difference. In this episode, Dr. Malini Sharma, Staff Physician in Gynecology, and Dr. Mariam AlHilli, Division Chair of Gynecology at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, discuss: • The most common gynecologic cancers • Why endometrial cancer rates are rising • Risk factors including obesity and lifestyle • Cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination • Ovarian cancer, family history and genetic mutations such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 • Advances in targeted therapies and immunotherapy • Symptoms women should not ignore, including abnormal or heavy bleeding, postmenopausal bleeding, bloating and early fullness Most importantly, know what is normal for your body and speak to your doctor when something changes. 00:00 Intro: Gynecologic Cancer Awareness 00:33 Welcome & Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month 01:14 Common Gynecologic Cancers 02:12 Lifestyle Factors & Cancer Risk 02:52 Early Detection & Screening 03:20 Ovarian Cancer: Risk & Prevention 04:32 Cervical Cancer Screening & HPV Vaccination 05:40 HPV Vaccination for Women & Men 05:55 Advances in Gynecologic Cancer Treatment 06:04 Personalized Medicine & Targeted Therapies 06:32 Advances in Ovarian Cancer Treatment 06:48 Immunotherapy for Uterine & Cervical Cancer 07:23 Symptoms Women Should Not Ignore 08:11 Recognizing Possible Signs of Ovarian Cancer 08:19 Knowing Your Body & When to See a Doctor 08:38 Final Thoughts: Awareness, Early Detection & Prevention