When gynecologic cancers are found early, treatment is most
effective. Gynecologic cancers are cancers that start in a
woman’s reproductive organs. The five main types are— Each
gynecologic cancer is unique, with different signs, symptoms,
risk factors (things that may increase your chance of getting a
disease), and prevention strategies. Every year, more than
80,000 women in the U.S. are told they have a gynecologic
cancer, and more than 25,000 women die from a gynecologic
cancer.* *Source: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United
States Cancer Statistics: 1999–2008 Incidence and Mortality Web-
based Report.Atlanta (GA): Department of Health and Human
Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and
National Cancer Institute; 2012. Available at:
http://www.cdc.gov/uscs.