Gynecologic Cancer is cancer of the female reproductive system,
which includes cervical cancer, endometrial/uterine cancer,
ovarian cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer and peritoneal
cancer. In the last two decades, considerable gains have been
made in the detection and treatment of these cancers. When
detected in early stages, most gynecologic cancers have a good
cure rate. For more information on gynecologic cancers and
treatment options contact the Gynecological Cancer Recovery
Program at the Women's Health Resource Center at (415) 600-0500,
the Community Health Resource Center at (415) 923-3155 or IHH
the Institute for Health and Healing at (415) 600-3660. What you
can do… - See your health care provider for a pelvic exam and
Pap smear annually. - Use condoms to reduce the risk of all
sexually transmitted diseases. - See your health care provider
if you experience any vaginal bleeding between periods or
postmenopausal bleeding, vaginal discharge or bleeding after
intercourse, unusual abdominal bloating