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Join FRHS for a Free Community Event on Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Gynecological Cancers

More than one-third of counties in the Unites States are located more than 50 miles from the nearest gynecologic oncologist, making access to specialty care for ovarian and other gynecologic cancers difficult for nearly 15 million women. While most of these "low access" counties are located in the Mountain-West and Midwest regions, the findings of a recent study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine…

September is National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to increase your knowledge about endometrial, ovarian and cervical cancer.

There are five main types of “female cancers”: ovarian, cervical, vulvar, uterine and endometrial, plus rare fallopian tube cancer. The risk of cancer increases with age, obesity and lack of exercise.

This year more than 98,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer--- and about 30,000 will die from the disease. Dr. Manny talks with gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Sharyn Lewin about the signs and symptoms and what preventive measures to take

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Every seven minutes, a woman in the United States will learn she has gynecologic cancer, which includes cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine/endometrial cancer, vaginal cancer and vulvar cancer
While uterine cancer is the most common of all gynecologic cancers in the U.S., ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death among the gynecologic cancers, and the fifth leading cause of cancer death in women.
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Outpatient brachytherapy using Cesium-131 possible to treat patients battling gynecological cancers along with other medical comorbidities

John Hays, MD, PhD, discusses immunotherapy research in gynecologic cancer.

Gynecological Cancers Monthly Networking Group
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St. Louis, MO 63131
About this Group:
An active nurturing support group that shares information and discusses pertinent issues such as nutrition, coping skills, fear of recurrence, intimacy challenges, and genetic concerns.
For women, newly diagnosed and survivors, and their female family and friends.
This networking group is drop-in with no reservations needed.
This group made possible by…

Shazia Bashir, MD, a Gynecological Oncologist with the North Florida Advanced Robotics Institute at Orange Park Medical Center discusses her specialty, which...

Sep 10, 2015 | Posted in News, News and Tips for Healthy Living
It’s September again and that means its Gynecologic Cancer Awareness month. This may not mean much to a lot of people, but it means a whole lot to the 80,000 women per year in the United States who are diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer. Some of you may ask, “What is that?” Gynecologic cancers are cancers that develop in the female genital tract, including cancers of the ovaries, fallopian tubes…

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Steady progress has been made to lessen the burden of gynecologic cancers through research. Of particular promise is better understanding of the risks, symptoms and prevention of the three most prevalent gynecologic cancers: cervical, ovarian and uterine
During September, Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and throughout the year, the Foundation for Women’s Cancer urges increased emphasis on helping…

Since there is no simple and reliable way to screen for any gynecologic cancer except for cervical cancer, it is especially important to recognize warning signs, and learn what you can do to reduce your risk.

Lexington Women's Health has five board certified obstetrician-gynecologists team medical professionals that have experience prenatal care, pregnancy care, gynecological exams, pap smears, contraception

Every year, approximately 100,000 women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancer in the United States. It’s important to know your potential risk factors for gynecologic cancer, as well as preventive measures you can take for you and your loved ones.
Explore this infographic to learn more about gynecologic cancer prevention, detection and potential symptoms.
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