September is
Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month
ACT NOW Continuous Education and Awareness Program
Lets understand the symptoms of gynecological cancers
What are the five main gynecological cancers?
Ovarian Uterine/ endometrial Cervical Vaginal Vulvar
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Cervical Cancer Symptoms: Abnormal vaginal bleeding Bleeding after sexual intercourse Bleeding after menopause Bleeding heavily during menstruation Loss of appetite Bowel and bladder issues Persistent pelvic and/or back pain Have excessive bleeding that can cause anaemia (fatigue & dizziness)
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Ovarian Cancer Symptoms: Pelvic or abdominal pain Persistent bloating of abdomen Persistent stomach pain Loss of appetite or feeling full quickly after eating Needing to pee more frequently Changes in bowel habits (e.g., diarrhoea or constipation) Extreme fatigue
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Uterine/ Endometrial Cancer Symptoms: Bleeding after menopause Watery discharge with blood tinged or brownish vaginal discharge Bleeding between periods (intermenstrual bleeding) Tummy pain Loss of appetite Loss of weight Feeling tired
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Vaginal Cancer Symptoms: Bleeding between periods Bleeding after intercourse or after menopause Watery discharge, could be foul smelling Frequent and painful urination Vaginal lump or mass Constipation Pelvic pain
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Vulvar Cancer Symptoms: Persistent itching, itching that doesn’t go away even after treatment Pain and tenderness of the vulva Vaginal bleeding not related to menstruation Change in the colour or thickening of the skin A lump / swelling / an ulcer on the vulva
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If you have any of the above symptoms schedule an appointment with your gynecological oncologist.
GYN APPT
Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month