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The most crucial factor in managing gynaecological cancer is to spot the signs early and to make sure you go to your GP or nearest Well Woman or Family Planning/Contraceptive Service for an examination.
Cancer of the womb has the highest survival rates of all the gynaecological cancers, because it is often diagnosed at an early stage. If it is detected early, cancer of the womb can be cured.
Cancer of the cervix is a relatively uncommon disease, yet it is the second most common cancer in women under the age of 35. An early cervical smear is intended to detect abnormal cells before they become cancerous, therefore preventing cancer developing.
Early diagnosis of vulval cancer reduces the need for extensive surgery. This cancer can be treated by a smaller operation. Many women often delay seeking medical advice due to embarrassment.
Cancer of the ovary is one of the hardest gynaecological cancer to diagnose, as often the symptoms do not become apparent until the disease is advanced. Women who have a family history of ovarian and breast cancer are at a higher risk. It is always advisable to seek medical advice as early as possible.
Screening & Trials
The earlier a cancer is found, the easier it is to treat, so regular screening can help. Make sure you take advantage of the testing and screening services on offer. For more information on this click on Cervical Screening from the menu on the left.
Current research projects are helping us to understand whether we can develop screening programmes for other types of gynaecological cancers. For more on this, click on Gynaecological Cancer Trials from the menu on the left.
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