Know the Signs. Save a Life.

Unlike breast cancer, most gynecologic cancers do not have routine screening tests. That’s why knowing the symptoms is critical. Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month is a time to learn the signs, share them with the women you love, and take action when something doesn’t feel right. Awareness begins with a question.

Cervical cancer is caused in almost all cases by HPV, making it highly preventable with vaccination and screening.

Symptoms:

  • Bleeding after intercourse
  • Abnormal bleeding between periods
  • Unusual discharge or odor
  • Pelvic pain

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The most common gynecologic cancer; 85% of women survive when diagnosed early.

Symptoms:

  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding (especially after menopause)
  • Heavy or irregular periods
  • Watery or pink discharge
  • Pelvic or lower abdominal pain

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One in 71 women will develop ovarian cancer; only 15% of cases are caught early.

Symptoms:

  • Persistent bloating
  • Pelvic or abdominal pain
  • Feeling full quickly
  • Urinary urgency or frequency
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A rare cancer, often diagnosed at later stages.

Symptoms:

  • Unusual bleeding (especially after sex)
  • Watery discharge
  • Pain with urination or bowel movements
  • Lump or mass in the vagina

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Often first noticed as itching or skin changes on the vulva.

Symptoms:

  • Chronic itching
  • Skin color changes (lighter/darker/red)
  • Lump, bump, or sore
  • Abnormal bleeding or discharge

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Awareness begins with a question.

Start the conversation with the women in your life. #AskHer:

  • Do you know the signs of gynecologic cancer?
  • When was your last check-up?
  • When was your last Pap or HPV test?
  • Have you had the HPV vaccine?
  • Have you noticed unusual bleeding or persistent pain?
  • Do you know your family history of gynecologic or related cancers?
  • Did you know not all gynecologic cancers have screening tests, and symptoms are key?

If symptoms persist for two weeks or more, see a gynecologist.
Ask about gynecologic cancer. Awareness begins with a question.