Frequently Asked Questions
Before you read
These answers are general information for English speaking patients. They do not replace an examination, and they cannot take the place of advice given for your own situation.
If your question is not covered here, you can send it through the contact page.
Do I need a referral to make an appointment?
No. You can request an appointment directly through the form, by telephone or via WhatsApp. If you have already been seen elsewhere, bringing those reports makes the assessment considerably more useful.
What should I bring to the first appointment?
Previous ultrasound scans, blood tests, imaging reports and, if you have had surgery, the pathology report. Follow up decisions depend on comparing findings over time, so earlier records are often the most valuable part of the assessment.
Is there a screening test for ovarian cancer?
No. There is no approved screening test for ovarian cancer in the general population. Assessment is based on symptoms, examination and imaging. This is why persistent bloating, early fullness or pelvic discomfort should be assessed rather than waited out.
Does the Pap test screen for all gynecologic cancers?
No. The Pap test is a cervical screening test. It does not screen for endometrial or ovarian cancer. For endometrial cancer the key warning sign is abnormal bleeding, particularly after menopause.
I have been vaccinated against HPV. Do I still need screening?
Yes. Vaccination does not cover every high risk HPV type, so screening continues after vaccination.
Is robotic surgery always better than laparoscopy or open surgery?
No. They are different tools. The choice depends on the extent of disease, previous operations and the patient’s condition. In cancer surgery, complete removal of disease outweighs the size of the incision.
Can my uterus be preserved?
Sometimes. It depends on the diagnosis, the stage, your age and whether you wish to have children. Where preservation is possible it is discussed together with what it would mean for follow up. Where it is not, that is explained just as plainly.
Can I get a second opinion before deciding on surgery?
Yes. Patients who arrive with a diagnosis made elsewhere are welcome to bring their imaging and pathology reports for a further opinion before deciding.
Are consultations available in English?
Appointment requests can be made in English through the form, by e-mail or via WhatsApp. Please state in your message that you would like to correspond in English.
Where to Read More
Condition pages: endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, myoma (fibroid) surgery and HPV and cervical screening. Background on the subspecialty is on the gynecologic oncology page, and Prof. Senol’s training is on the About Prof. Dr. Taylan Senol page.
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