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It's time to talk about gynecologic cancers
In 2023, it is estimated that
women will be diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer
will succumb to gynecologic cancer
women will succumb to ovarian cancer
FREE GYNECOLOGIC EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Know the 5 and Survive
Learn the risk factors, symptoms, early detection and prevention .... It may save your life.
The Betty Allen Gynecologic Cancer Foundation will be offering our FREE educational workshops to residential communities, colleges, businesses, religious organizations and women’s groups.
Learn about the types of gynecologic cancers and their symptoms
Did you know?
Your yearly Pap smear only detects one of the five gynecologic cancers — Cervical. It doesn't screen for the other four types: Ovarian, Uterine/Endometrial, Vaginal and Vulvar.
Steps to protect yourself:
- Know your family history
- Get regular Pap tests
- Protect yourself from HPV*
- Know your body and what is normal for you
- Familiarize yourself with the gynecologic cancers and symptoms
- If you have symptoms, talk to your doctor
*HPV is a virus which is passed skin-to-skin through sexual intercourse or other forms of skin-to-skin contact of the genitals.
