Preventive Oncology

Preventive Oncology focuses on measures that can

Prevent cancer development
Identify disease at early stage
Delay progress of Cancer

Preventable cancers are cancers that can be prevented by

Eliminating the risk factor
Detecting and treating disease at the precancer stage when changes are reversible.
Detecting Cancer at early stage when complete treatment is usually possible.

Preventable Cancers

Cervix Cancer,
Breast Cancer &
Oral Cancer

Are amongs the most common preventable cancers.

Levels of Cancer Prevention

Primary Prevention - Identifying causative factors and devising measures to reduce the risk of cancers. It includes lifestyle modification like maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise, avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption and HPV vaccination.
Secondary Prevention - Includes screening tests to identify precancer and early cancers. It includes Cancer Screening tests like Mammogram, Pap Smear & HPV test etc.
Tertiary Prevention - Includes improving the quality of life and reducing complications for individuals diagnosed with cancer to prevent cancer recurrence and. to support overall health.

Breast Cancer Screening -

Mammography
Clinical Breast Examination
Self Breast Examination

Cervical Cancer Prevention

Primary Prevention - HPV vaccination

9yrs- 14yrs- Two doses 6 months apart
15yrs- 45yrs- Three doses at 0, 1-2 & 6 months.

Secondary Prevention -also known as screening. Screening tests are

HPV Test
Pap Test (Conventional or Liquid based Cytology).
VIA

Screening is recommended for all women aged 25-65 yrs of age.

All screen positive women should be further evaluated by Colposcopy and guided biopsy (if required) and treated according to Colposcopy finding.

Tertiary prevention is treating all cancer patients to reduce complications and to improve quality of life.

COLPOSCOPY

Digital video colposcope is an international ultra modern machine used to examine the Mouth of uterus (Cervix).

Patients can see the picture on TV monitor or computer. It will help to diagnose the cancer of cervix in early stages.

The patient who requires colposcopy

One who is suffering from leucorrhoea
One who has itching, sores or blisters in the genitals
One who has pain during or after intercourse
One who has delivered at home by a midwife
One who is 35 years old or above
One who was married and had children at a younger age
One who bleeds a lot during period
One who had two or more abortions
One who was married and had children at a younger age
One who bleeds after stopping of period
One whose Pap tests are not normal

If you are suffering any of the above mentioned symptoms, then get yourself checked immediately.

Services Available

Cervical cancer screening & treatment
Breast cancer screening & treatment
Ovarian cancer screening & treatment
Endometrial cancer screening & treatment
Specialist medical & surgical oncologists
Biomoleculor lab facilities

HPV Vaccination, HPV Test and Colposcopy available at Dr. Kirti's Women's Health Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions

Cancer Prevention Questions! Don’t worry it’s not an operation or surgery. This is a simple but very important painless test. Please reach us at if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Is Cervical Cancer common?

Cervical Cancer is second most common cause of Cancer in Indian Women. Although it is most common cause of Cancer Death in Indian women.

Is Cervical Cancer preventable?

Yes. Cervical Cancer is caused by HPV virus for which vaccine is available. Vaccine can be taken between 9-45 years of ages. Vaccine is available at Dr Kirti Shankhdhar’s Women’s Health Clinic in Chembur, Mumbai. Regular Pap Smear, LBC, HPV test, Colposcopy helps to detect Precancerous Conditions. You can get all these test at Dr Kirti Shankhdhar Women’s Health Clinic in Chembur, Mumbai.

What is Colposcopy?

Colposcopy is a procedure to closely examine Cervix, Vagina & Vulva under magnification by a special instrument called Colposcope.

When to do Colposcopy?

Colposcopy should be done in women with

Abnormal Pap Smear
Positive HPV Test
Vaginal Discharge
Unhealthy Cervix
Early Marriage and Early Childbearing
Early Start of Sexual Activity
Multiple Sexual Partners
Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding
Bleeding After Intercourse
Bleeding After Menopause.

Is Colposcopy Painful?

Colposcopy is a simple & painless procedure.

Why Colposcopy superior to regular Gynecological Examination?

By Colposcopy we can detect abnormalities of Vulva, Vagina & Cervix which are not possible to detect by regular gynecological examination.

What conditions can be detected by Colposcopy?

Cervicitis, Cervical Erosion, Precancerous Conditions ( CIN ), Early Cancers all can be detected by Colposcopy.

Is it possible to treat these conditions by Colposcopy?

Yes. We can take guided Biopsy and treat all Benign and Precancerous Conditions by doing various procedures under Colposcopic guidance.

Is it possible to detect Cervical Cancer at very early stage by Colposcopy?

Colposcopy can detect Cervix Cancer at very early stages before it is visible on regular examination.

Where can we do Colposcopy in Mumbai?

Dr. Kirti Shankhdhar’s Women’s Health Clinic in Chembur has facilities for Colposcopy and Colposcopy guided procedures.

You can book an appointment by Whatsapp or Call on 8591884036.