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Symptoms of gynecologic cancers vary
depending on the cancer.
Not every women will experience every symptom.
From our
experiences the symptoms are:
Women who are concerned about any unusual and long lasting symptoms should
see her doctor (preferable a gynecologist).
Symptoms:
- Ovarian Cancer:
"Changes or discomforts, such as a pressure or fullness in the
pelvis, abdominal bleeding, or changes in bowel and bladder patterns, which
are constant and progressive." Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
- Cervical Cancer:
"Bleeding after intercourse, excessive discharge and abnormal bleeding
between periods." Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
- Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer:
"Warning signs include any bleeding after menopause, or irregular
vaginal bleeding before menopause." Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
"Vaginal cancer is very rare. It is usually diagnosed in elderly women
with abnormal bleeding and treated with radiation." Gynecologic Cancer
Foundation
"Itching in the vulvar area." Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
Source:
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF), Gynecologic Cancer Awareness
Month Fact Sheet, 2003. Chicago, IL
Revised: December 01, 2004.
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