Medical history for cancers of the female reproductive system
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Medical history for cancers of the female reproductive system
Your medical history will be considered in your treatment for cancer. Your doctor will ask you questions about:
- Any vaginal infections you have had and how those infections were treated.
- Any abnormal Pap tests you have had.
- Your family history of breast, ovarian, or other cancers.
- Other symptoms you may have, such as:
- Abnormal discharge from your vagina.
- Irregular menstrual cycles or bleeding after sex.
- Fever.
- Sores in your genital area or anywhere else on your body.
- Urinary problems, including frequent urination, burning or stinging with urination, or urinating in small amounts.
- Pain in your lower abdomen or pelvic area.
Credits
| Author | Bets Davis, MFA |
| Editor | Maria Essig |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kevin Holcomb, MD - Gynecologic Oncology |
| Last Updated | September 5, 2008 |
| Last updated: | September 05, 2008 |
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| Author: | Bets Davis, MFA |
| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Kevin Holcomb, MD - Gynecologic Oncology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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