Updated: September 1, 2023
“The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) declared September as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM) with a goal of reaching more and more people each year with awareness of all gynecologic cancers—cervical, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal and vulvar cancer.”
“Gynecological cancers encompass all cancers of the female reproductive system, including the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vulva, and vagina. All women are at risk for these cancers. According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year in the United States, approximately 89,000 women are diagnosed with gynecological cancers, and over 29,000 die from them. Each gynecological cancer has different signs and symptoms, as well as different risk factors. Risk increases with age.” – American Association for Cancer Research
Major Categories of Gynecological Cancers – American Association of Cancer Research
Gynecological Cancer Quiz: How much do you know? – CDC
Gynecological Cancer Screening Guidelines – Early detection is key – Loyola University Medical Center
Who is at more risk for gynecologic cancer? – The University of Rochester Medical Center
Gynecological Cancer Support Services – Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center
Woman to Woman Gynecological Cancer Support Program – New York-Presbyterian
Cervical Cancer
CWNY’s list of resources on Cervical Cancer Awareness – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
Ovarian Cancer
CWNY’s list of resources on Ovarian Cancer Awareness – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
Uterine/Endometrial Cancer
CWNY’s list of resources on Uterine/Endometrial Cancer Awareness – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
Uterine Sarcoma
CWNY’s list of resources on Uterine Sarcoma Awareness – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
Vaginal Cancer
CWNY’s list of resources on Vaginal Cancer Awareness – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
Vulvar Cancer
CWNY’s list of resources on Vulvar Cancer Awareness – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
CWNY’s list of resources on Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
Cancer Support Groups
CWNY’s list of Cancer Support Groups – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
Supporting Loved Ones With Cancer
CWNY’s list of resources on Supporting Loved Ones with Cancer – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)