Most Common Types of Gynecologic Cancers
- Endometrial/Uterine is the most
common GYN cancer. The primary symptom of
endometrial cancer is abnormal bleeding.
- Ovarian cancer is the second
most common GYN cancer. Since there are no
effective screening tests, one must be aware
of the earliest symptoms of ovarian cancer.
- Cervical cancer has been steadily
increasing in incidence with the increased
prevalence of pap smear screening. We
encourage you to get an annual pap smear.
Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
- Because the signs and symptoms of GYN cancers
may also be associated with other conditions
such as irritable bowel syndrome, it is important
that your physician take seriously the possibility
that ovarian cancer may be present, especially if
you have a family or personal history of ovarian,
breast, or colon cancer, and have never borne children.
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