Dr. Seema Singh

  Gynecological cancers affect a woman’s reproductive system and include ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. Among these, ovarian cancer is often considered the most challenging to detect and treat. Understanding how it differs from other gynecological cancers can help raise awareness and encourage timely medical attention. Silent and Hard to Detect Unlike cervical cancer, which can often be identified early through regular Pap smears, ovarian cancer does not have a reliable routine screening test. Most cases are diagnosed at a later stage because symptoms such as bloating, abdominal discomfort, or changes in appetite may seem minor or unrelated to a serious condition. This makes ovarian cancer more difficult to detect compared to uterine or cervical cancers. Symptoms Are Less Specific Cervical cancer often presents with symptoms like unusual vaginal bleeding or pelvic pain, while uterine cancer may cause post-menopausal bleeding. In contrast, ovarian cancer sy...