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.

Upcoming Events

UPCOMING MEETINGS

2008

October 17: Our own Connie LaMonte will present a program on music and healing.

November 21: The Doubletree CARE committee will prepare a Thanksgiving meal for us. We will also stuff holiday bags.

December 7: Our Christmas party will be at the Hoover Lakehouse in the early afternoon.

December 19: We’ll have our regular meeting at the ACS.