While the medical community has well-established screening tests and guidelines for breast cancer (mammograms),colorectal cancer (colonoscopies), and other types of cancer, there currently are not many screening recommendations for most gynecologic cancers. Gynecologic cancer includes: Cervical cancer Ovarian cancer Fallopian tube cancer Primary peritoneal cancer Uterine cancer Vaginal cancer Vulvar cancer Gynecologic cancer screening guidelines […]
Cancer can develop in several areas of the female reproductive tract, including the cervix, endometrium, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, and vagina. These types of cancer are known as gynecologic cancer, and it’s important to educate yourself about the symptoms, types, and screenings. Symptoms of gynecologic cancerThe symptoms and signs can vary depending on the type […]
According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related death in women in the U.S. These cancers are often not diagnosed until they are advanced, due to the fact that symptoms typically do not present until the disease is more advanced, so it’s important to understand the signs and symptoms and […]
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month—a time to learn about the disease and the importance of early detection as well as get screened. It is also a time to celebrate that the mortality rate for cervical cancer has dropped by 50 percent in the past 40 years, which is attributed to the widespread use of […]