Gynecologic Cancer Resources
Gynecologic cancer includes any cancer involving the female reproductive system. There are 5 main types of gynecologic cancer: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. All women are at risk for these cancers. This page provides a variety of resources for women and healthcare providers to gain understanding and awareness about this important health issue.
CDC Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecological Cancer Campaign
The CDC campaign provides a wealth of materials on gynecologic cancers, including fact sheets, downloadable brochures and posters, continuing education for providers, survivor stories, etc. The campaign targets women of all ages, races, and ethnic groups, as well as health care providers, encouraging them to learn the symptoms and warning signs and to get screened.
– Gynecologic Cancer Comprehensive Brochure (English): Detailed information about each type of gynecologic cancer, including signs, symptoms, risk factors, and prevention.
– Informese sobre el cancer ginecologico (espanol/Spanish)
“Striving for a Healthier Tomorrow, Today”
NJ statewide symposium on gynecologic cancer held on November 19, 2015. This is the symposium program including the agenda and information about the speakers.
Below are the links to PDF’s of most of the presentations given during the symposium:
– “Overview of Gynecologic Cancer in New Jersey” – Antoinette M. Stroup, Ph.D.
– “From Research to Practice – What’s new in Gynecologic Cancers?” – David Warshal, MD
– “Cancer Prevention and Detection of Ovarian Cancer” – Lorna Rodriguez, MD, Ph.D.
– “Impact of Genetics” – Gina Mantia-Smaldone, MD (currently not available)
– “The Impact of GYN Cancer on Sexuality and Intimacy” – Amy Harvey O’Keeffe, MD
– “Risk Assessment and Management for Ovarian & Uterine Cancer” – Rachel Rando, MS, CGC
– “Patient-Centered Communication to Clinical Trial Enrollment” – Nana Tchabo, MD
– “Psychological Impact of Gynecologic Cancers: Therapeutic Interventions” – Sharon L. Manne, Ph.D.
– “Palliative and Hospice Care” – Darlene G. Gibbon, MD
– “Jin Shin Jyutsu: Harmonizing Your Life Energy” – Meg McQuarrie (currently not available)
EPWC Symposia
– “Learn the Facts about Gynecologic Cancer” Symposium (for professional audience), which includes two educational presentations, given on November 8, 2014:
- ” Gynecological Oncology: An Overview”
- “Genetics of Gynecological Cancers”
– “Learn the Facts about Gynecologic Cancer” Symposium (for lay audience), which includes three educational presentations, given on July 22, 2014:
- “Ovarian and Uterine Cancer”
- “Cervical Cancer and Vaccines” and “Vaginal and Vulvar Cancers”
- “Genetics and Gynecologic Cancer”