Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month
September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness MonthThe 5 types of gynae cancers are cervical, ovarian, vaginal, vulval and womb.
The purpose of an awareness month is designed to provide information about the different types of cancer and how they affect people. The gynae cancers all relate to the female reproductive system. Raising awareness is so important to improve early diagnosis.
Cancer screening tests are used to find people who may have cancer or who may need treatment or monitoring to prevent cancer from developing. A cervical screening is a way of preventing cervical cancer, early stages may not cause symptons so screening is vital. Currently there are no screening programmes for other gynaecological cancers. Symptoms can vary depending on the type but if you have any unusual symptons please don’t delay booking an appointment with your GP.
For support or to find out more about gynae cancers you can visit:
https://www.jostrust.org.uk/
https://eveappeal.org.uk/
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/
https://www.nhs.uk/
https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/
