September is gynecologic and ovarian cancer awareness month. It is important to spread the word and educate women about the different gynecologic cancers, specifically ovarian cancer. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the information we will be providing, contact us to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n
Gynecologic cancers are cancers that start in a woman’s reproductive organs, thus making any woman at risk for developing one or more of these cancers. The American Cancer Society<\/a><\/strong> estimates 109,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States with approximately 33,000 deaths.<\/p>\n There are many factors that can lead to gynecologic cancer. Research has discovered that some classes of genes promote the growth of cancer. The abnormal function of these genes can be acquired through smoking, aging, environmental influences or inherited. Almost all cervical cancers and some cancers of the vagina and vulva cancers are caused by HPV, Human Papillomavirus.<\/p>\n Before reading about the different cancers and warning signs, please watch this short video using the following link to hear more about things to look for.What causes gynecologic cancers?<\/h2>\n
Types of gynecologic cancers and their warning signs:<\/h2>\n
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