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Even with an annual Pap smear test and the new vaccination for young women, cervical cancer can’t be totally prevented. But there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of developing cancer of the cervix.
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Vaginal cancer is a relatively rare disorder, comprising about 2% to 3% of all gynecologic cancers. Approximately 2,400 women are diagnosed each year with vaginal cancer in the United States.
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The chance of getting ovarian cancer increases as a woman gets older. Ovarian cancer occurs in women over the age of 50 and the highest risk is in women over 60.
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Uterine cancer is the most common of all cancers in the female reproductive system. It can either form in the inner lining of the uterus or the outer layer of muscle tissue.
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Thought to be caused by a problem with the genetic information transmitted between an egg and sperm, molar pregnancy can develop during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Testimonials
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When Jan Holsclaw found out she had ovarian cancer, she was referred to Dr. Bigsby at Florida Hospital Cancer Institute for surgery and treatment. With reassuring words and...
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Other Uterine Cancers
Following are some of the other forms of uterine cancers treated at the center:
Mixed Mullerian sarcoma is a cancer that grows rapidly and can spread to other parts of the body. It is most prevalent in women who are 70 years of age or older. The most common symptom is bleeding accompanied by pelvic pain and vaginal discharge.
Mullerian adenosarcoma is a less malignant form of cancer and extremely rare. It develops in women of all wages
Representing only 1% of all uterine tumors, Leiomyosarcoma begins in the uterus wall, causing the uterus to become enlarged. Eventually, the enlargement causes pain and bleeding, most often in women between the 40 and 60.
As with all forms of uterine cancer, the best treatment is early detection and intervention. Regular checkups at the Gynecologic Oncology Center and open discussions during your exams can help your physician recognize symptoms that may be early indicators of uterine cancer. Since all women are different, the presence of any one symptom isn’t necessarily an indication that cancer is present.