Five main gynecologic cancers: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar.
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/gynecologic/index.htm
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1. Cervical Cancer Fact Sheet https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/pdf/cervical_facts.pdf
2. Ovarian Cancer Fact Sheet https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ovarian/pdf/ovarian_facts.pdf
3. Uterine Cancer Fact Sheet https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/uterine/pdf/uterine_facts.pdf
4. Vaginal/Vulvar Cancer Fact Sheet https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/vagvulv/pdf/vagvulv_facts.pdf
5. Family History https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/gynecologic/pdf/family-history-factsheet-508.pdf
6. Booklet https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/knowledge/pdf/cdc_gyn_comprehensive_brochure.pdf
7. Gynecological Cancer Symptoms Diary
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/knowledge/pdf/cdc_gyn_symptomsdiary.pdf
8. Gynecological Cancer Symptoms Diary 2
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/knowledge/pdf/symptoms_diary_wallet_card.pdf
1. Cervical Cancer
Rates of cervical cancer have gone down in the United States.
- CDC https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/index.htm
- Symptoms https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/basic_info/symptoms.htm
- Treatment https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/basic_info/diagnosis_treatment.htm
- National Cervical Cancer Coalition http://www.nccc-online.org/
2. Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer causes more deaths each year than any other gynecologic cancer in the U.S.
- CDC https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ovarian/index.htm
- Symptoms https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ovarian/basic_info/symptoms.htm
- Treatment https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ovarian/basic_info/treatment.htm
- National Ovarian Cancer Coalition http://www.ovarian.org/
- Ovarian Cancer National Alliance http://www.ovariancancer.org/
- Conversations! (Ovarian Cancer Newsletter) http://www.ovarian-news.org/
3. Uterine Cancer
Uterine cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States.
- CDC https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/uterine/
- Symptoms https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ovarian/basic_info/symptoms.htm
- Treatment https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/uterine/basic_info/treatment.htm
4. Vaginal and Vulvar Cancer Survivor Stories
Vaginal and vulvar cancers are rare in the United States.
- CDC https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/vagvulv/stories/
- Symptoms https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/vagvulv/basic_info/symptoms.htm
Facing our Risk of Cancer Empowered http://www.facingourrisk.org/index.php
Foundation for Women's Cancer http://www.foundationforwomenscancer.org/
Tamika and Friends http://www.tamikaandfriends.org/
Find a Screening Program Near You https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/screenings.htm
Español (Spanish) https://www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/nbccedp/screenings.htm
Search for free or low-cost screenings in your state https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/screenings.htm#map_state
CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic services to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured women across the United States.
Are You Eligible for Free or Low-Cost Screenings?
You may be eligible for free or low-cost screenings if you meet these qualifications—
You have no insurance, or your insurance does not cover screening exams.
Your yearly income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
You are between 40 and 64 years of age for breast cancer screening.
You are between 21 and 64 years of age for cervical cancer screening.
Certain women who are younger or older may qualify for screening services.
