Most Common Types of Gynecologic Cancers

Endometrical/Uterine is the most common GYN cancer. The primary symptom of endometrical 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.

Contact Us

Beth Hosmer, RN, OCN

Director and Faciliator

UAB Gyn Oncology

UAB Highlands

1201 11th Ave. South 4th Floor

Birmingham, AL 35205

Phone: 205-996-4662

email: bhosmer@uabmc.edu

Brenda Lamb, Secretary Treasurer

Phone: 205-996-4662

email: blamb@uab.edu

Carolyn Fiore, President

Dianne Baer, Outreach Speaker

Phone: 205-915-3916

JoLane Gable, RN – Research Dept

Phone: 205-996-4662

Karen Burttram, Reporter for Newsletter

email: kburttram5@aol.com