Gynecological Cancer

in women

Frequent cancer in women, they can be located anywhere in the woman's gynecological system: ovary, uterus, cervix, etc.

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What is gynecological cancer?

Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in a woman’s reproductive organs. These types of cancer are identified depending on the part of the body where they first occur. Gynecological cancers originate in different reproductive organs located in the pelvic area, that is, the area below the stomach and between the hips.

It is possible to reduce the risk by avoiding estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy, maintaining a healthy weight, doing daily physical exercise, and a thorough check-up by your gynecologist in case of family history, risk factors, taking tamoxifen, or any genital bleeding.

Types of gynecological cancer

Cervical cancer

Cervical cancer starts in the cervix, which is the lowest and narrowest part of the organ. (The uterus is also known as the womb.)

Cervical cancer Treatments

Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer starts in the ovaries, located one on each side of the uterus.

Ovarian cancer Treatments

Uterine cancer

Uterine cancer is created in the uterus, an organ located in the pelvic area, where the baby develops when a woman is pregnant.

Uterine cancer Treatments

Cancer of the vagina

Cancer of the vagina, the hollow canal located between the lower part of the uterus and the outside of the body.

Cancer of the vagina

Vulvar cancer

Vulvar cancer starts in the vulva, the outer part of the female genital organs.

Vulvar cancer

Treatments and Surgery

Types of cancer treatment · Cancer Surgery

Cancer Treatments

Of all gynecologic cancers, only cervical cancer has screening tests that can identify this cancer early, when treatment may be most effective.

Because there is no simple, reliable way to screen for gynecologic cancers other than cervical cancer, it’s especially important to recognize the warning signs and learn what you can do to reduce your risk.

What are the symptoms of gynecological cancer?

Frequent or urgent need to urinate and/or constipation are common in ovarian and vaginal cancers. Itching, burning, pain, or tenderness of the vulva and changes in the color or skin of the vulva, such as a rash, ulcers, or warts, are common only in vulvar cancer.