• Cervical Cancer

    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

    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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  • Ovarian Cancer

    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/Endometrial Cancer

    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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  • Molar Pregnancy

    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.

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Testimonials

  • Jan Holsclaw

    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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    Jan C. Garavaglia, M.D., (aka "Dr. G")
    TV Personality Jan C. Garavaglia, M.D., (aka "Dr. G") is the chief medical examiner for the District Nine (Orange-Osceola) Medical Examiner's Office in Florida.  When she...
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  • Bonnie Donihi

    Bonnie has helped to raise millions of dollars for ovarian cancer research taking place at National Cancer Institute (NCI), Department of Defense (DOD), Centers for Disease...

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About Orlando

Founded in 1840, Orlando is the sixth largest city in the state of Florida with a population of 220,000. The county seat of Orange County, the Orlando is best known as a tourist destination, with such notable attractions as Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal nearby. In fact, more than 52 million tourists visit the region each year, making it one of the top tourist destinations in the world. The city also has the third largest convention center in the U.S. with 2 million square feet of convention space.

That’s not to say that Orlando is all about conventions and theme parks. The city offers residents and visitors a wealth of cultural events and venues, including Cirque du Soleil, the Orlando Science Center, Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando Ballet, Orlando Philharmonic, Orlando Magic professional basketball team and world-class water parks and dinner theaters. Farther out, there’s the Kennedy Space Center, home to the American space program and the Daytona NASCAR race complex. And, of course, there are miles of beaches to explore along the Atlantic seaboard, from Daytona to Miami.

If you or your family is here for an extended stay, you’ll find there’s plenty to see and do in the greater Central Florida area.