Cancers in Women

Gynaecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in a woman's reproductive organs. Five major types of cancer affect a woman's reproductive organs are cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar. As a group, they are referred to as gynaecologic cancer. A sixth type of gynaecologic cancer is the very rare fallopian tube cancer.The five gynaecologic cancers begin in different places within a woman's pelvis, which is the area below the stomach and in between the hip bones. Each gynaecologic cancer is unique, with different signs and symptoms, different risk factors and different prevention strategies. All women are at risk for gynaecologic cancers, and risk increases with age. When gynaecologic cancers are found early, treatment is most effective.

  • Cervical cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Vaginal cancer
  • Vulvar cancer
  • Uterine sarcoma
  • Gestational trophoblastic disease
  • Endometrial cancer
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