You're Not Alone
We know that receiving a gynecologic cancer diagnosis (ovarian, fallopian tube, endometrial, uterine, cervical, vulvar, vaginal, primary peritoneal) can be a scary and challenging experience, and we are here to support you through it all.
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We provide both emotional and financial support through our programs. Getting a cancer diagnosis is not only frightening, but can be financially stressful. We want to talk with you as early as possible to help you weather this storm.
We have dedicated staff, exceptional volunteers, and a community of people who have gone through, or are still going through, the challenges of dealing with this disease. We are here for you through all stages of gynecologic cancer.
Gynecologic Cancers
Gynecologic Cancers include ovarian, cervical, endometrial, uterine, vulvar, vaginal, primary peritoneal and fallopian tube cancers.
In the news!
“It’s a miracle that today we can consider cervical cancer as a largely preventable cancer” – a Georgian doctor reflects on the generational impact of vaccines
When Lela Bakradze began her career as a medical doctor in [the country of] Georgia over 40 years ago, there was no vaccine to protect against high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause cervical and other cancers.
“HPV vaccination didn’t exist when I started my medical career back in the early 80s. It’s a miracle that today we can consider cervical cancer as a largely preventable cancer,” she says.
Lela reflects on one of the biggest developments in the field of vaccination over her long career.
“Vaccination has been very relevant to my career, and it’s still close to my heart as a public health issue of growing importance for people aged 65 plus.”
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Prevention!
The HPV virus causes cervical cancer and getting vaccinated against HPV is a critical strategy to protect yourself. Getting male and female children vaccinated provides the best life long prevention. However, did you know that Insurance should cover people getting the vaccine up to the age of 45? If you haven't gotten it yet, ask you doctor!
The Vaccine's brand name is ​GARDASIL 9 -- helps protect individuals ages 9 to 45 against the following diseases caused by 9 types of HPV: cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers in females, anal cancer, certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancers and genital warts in both males and females.
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For the other cancers, there is NO prevention, but there is still something you can do! Knowing the signs and symptoms of the gyn cancers and seeing a doctor if you ever veer off of your normal. It's incredibly important you know your normal - trust your gut!
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