Apollo Cancer Checkup Advance Female in Balanagar Township, Hyderabad

Apollo’s Cancer Checkup Advance - Female is a comprehensive set of diagnostic tests designed to find any potential signs and risks of cancer in a woman. The package involves several tests that can detect specific biomarkers to indicate the possibility of a woman having cancer. Generally, the tests that Apollo offers in this package are hemograms, carcinoembryonic antigen tests (CEA), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), cancer antigen 19-9 (CA 19.9), cancer antigen 15-3 (CA 15.3), cancer antigen 125 (CA 125), beta-HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), protein electrophoresis and urine cytology.

However, individual tests may appear more beneficial than opting for the package. But, this notion can be incorrect, as individual tests can be more expensive and time-consuming. Test packages are always economical, aiding in faster diagnosis. The combined tests help the doctor diagnose if there is any cancer and gauge the severity in one go.

Which Tests Are Included in Cancer Checkup Advance - Female?

The Cancer Checkup Advance – Female includes a range of diagnostic tests that help detect potential cancer markers in the body.

• Haemogram: This is a complete blood count (CBC) that measures the levels of red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), platelets, haemoglobin (oxygen-carrying protein in RBC) and haematocrit (proportion of RBC to plasma) in the bloodstream. Any disorder in these components indicates health issues like anaemia, infection or cancer.
• Carcinoembryonic antigen Test (CEA): CEA (normal range is 0-2.5 ng/mL) is a protein, a type of tumour marker. Abnormal CEA levels in adults denote cancer. A CEA test helps measure the amount of CEA in the blood. This level is elevated significantly if there is colorectal cancer. However, it also remains elevated in breast, lung or pancreatic cancers.
• Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP): This test measures the amount of a protein called AFP in blood. It is commonly used to detect liver cancer. A high level of AFP (normal range is 0-40 ng/mL for non-pregnant women) may indicate germ cell tumours of the ovaries or chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis and liver cirrhosis.
• CA19.9: CA 19.9 (normal range is 0-37 U/mL) is a type of antigen released by pancreatic cancer cells and works as a tumour marker. An elevated level of CA 19.9 may indicate the possibility of cancer of the pancreas, liver or gastrointestinal tract.
• CA 15.3: CA 15.3 (normal range is 30 U/mL or less) is a type of protein produced in blood, mainly by cancerous cells and tumours. Hence, a high level indicates the possibility of cancer. The test is mainly done to monitor the progression of breast cancer or recurrence after treatment.
• CA125: This test measures the amount of CA125 (normal range is 35 U/mL or less) protein in the blood. It is a screening test for ovarian cancer. In case of a patient undergoing treatment of ovarian cancer, CA125 helps to determine the treatment progress.
• BETA hCG: A beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test helps to determine the level of hCG hormone in blood. It is mainly produced by the placenta during pregnancy but can also be made by specific cancer cells. An elevation in beta hCG indicates the possibility of gestational trophoblastic disease or ovarian cancer. The test also helps to monitor the progress of treatment in cancer-affected patients.
• PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS: This test measures different types and levels of protein in blood. It separates the proteins based on their electrical charge, helping doctors identify if there is any liver or kidney disease or cancer, such as multiple myeloma.
• URINE CYTOLOGY: It examines urine for the presence of any abnormal cells that can indicate bladder cancer, urinary tract infection or other abnormalities in the urinary system.
   

Who Should Get Cancer Checkup Advance - Female?

Certain physical conditions may seem alarming, prompting a woman to book this package. Examples are –

• Irregular periods or hormonal imbalances.
• A family history of cancer.
• Unexplained weight loss or gain.
• Digestive issues like bloating or frequent nausea
• Swelling of the face or legs.

There may be several other symptoms or risk factors that may indicate an advanced stage of cancer like - 

• Severe pain and infection – Unbearable pain and infection in the abdomen, pelvis, bones or head that do not improve with medicines may indicate the cancer has metastasised. In such cases, the Cancer Checkup Advance – Female test package will definitely be helpful.
• Severe Jaundice – A primary symptom of severe jaundice with yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin, along with dark urine can be a sign of advanced liver or pancreatic cancer. Only a Cancer Checkup Advance – Female test package will be able to detect the reason
• Uncontrolled bleeding or bruising – If there is easy bruising without any injury or if there is abnormal bleeding from the vagina or rectum, it may indicate the spread of cancers like endometrial, ovarian, cervical or blood cancers. Here again, a Cancer Checkup Advance – Female test package will help.
• Neurological symptoms like severe headaches or vision changes – Severe headaches, confusion, blurred vision or loss of balance may indicate that cancers like breast or lung may have spread to the brain. A Cancer Checkup Advance – A female test package will detect the extent of the metastasis.