Women's Health
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) have some very informative resources on their website regarding women's care and gynecological cancers. For over 75 years, CDC has been dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. They are committed to programs that reduce the health and economic consequences of the leading causes of death and disability, thereby ensuring a long, productive, healthy life for all people. Information is available in English as well as Spanish. We encourage you to spend some time reviewing these free and trusted materials!
Why Is Women's Health Important?
This doesn’t have to happen. Regular screening can help prevent cervical cancer or help find it early, when it’s easier to treat. The CDC encourages women to know their risk, get screened, and be the face of change.
- Many women do not understand why they need screening, when they should be screened, and how they can be screened.
- They may also face situations that make it harder to get screened, such as lack of insurance coverage or access to a regular health care provider or clinic.
This doesn’t have to happen. Regular screening can help prevent cervical cancer or help find it early, when it’s easier to treat. The CDC encourages women to know their risk, get screened, and be the face of change.
Gynecologic Cancer Quiz How much do you know?
What is Gynecologic Cancer?
Basic Information about Cervical Cancer
Basic Information about Ovarian Cancer
Basic Information about Uterine Cancer
Basic Information about Vaginal and Vulvar Cancers
Patient Testimonials about Cervical Cancer
Cote de Pablo for Inside Knowledge PSA
Jasmine's story: Preventing Cervical Cancer
Cindy's story: Preventing Cervical Cancer
“Under The Paper Gown”: A Comedy Web Series
Starring Amber Ruffin and Her Sister, Lacey Lamar
When going to the gynecologist, many women feel too embarrassed to voice intimate questions and concerns, preventing them from getting the information and care they need. It’s time for a change. The CDC has partnered with comedy host, Amber Ruffin, and her sister Lacey to create a web series empowering women to overcome the awkwardness, and confidently speak up at the gynecologist.
Important Takeaways:
What is Gynecologic Cancer?
Basic Information about Cervical Cancer
Basic Information about Ovarian Cancer
Basic Information about Uterine Cancer
Basic Information about Vaginal and Vulvar Cancers
Patient Testimonials about Cervical Cancer
Cote de Pablo for Inside Knowledge PSA
Jasmine's story: Preventing Cervical Cancer
Cindy's story: Preventing Cervical Cancer
“Under The Paper Gown”: A Comedy Web Series
Starring Amber Ruffin and Her Sister, Lacey Lamar
When going to the gynecologist, many women feel too embarrassed to voice intimate questions and concerns, preventing them from getting the information and care they need. It’s time for a change. The CDC has partnered with comedy host, Amber Ruffin, and her sister Lacey to create a web series empowering women to overcome the awkwardness, and confidently speak up at the gynecologist.
Important Takeaways:
- Pay attention to your body and know what is normal for you. Gynecologic cancers have warning signs.
- When gynecologic cancers are found early, treatment is most effective.
- If you have vaginal bleeding that is unusual for you because of when it occurs or how heavy it is, see a doctor right away.
- If you notice any other unexplained signs or symptoms that last for two weeks or longer, see a doctor.
- Getting screened regularly can help prevent cervical cancer or help find it early, when it is easiest to treat.
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. Consider getting the HPV vaccine if you are in the age group for which it is recommended.
- A family history of ovarian cancer can increase your risk. While most women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer don’t have a family history of the disease, having close family members (such as your mother, sister, aunt, or grandmother) on either your mother’s or your father’s side who have had ovarian cancer can increase your risk.
- There are factors that may increase your risk for uterine cancer, including if you are over the age of 50, have obesity, take estrogen, or have a family history of uterine, ovarian, or colon cancers.
Free testing is available to all qualifying women (and some men) in South Carolina through funding from the Best Chance Network. Contact us today at (843) 231-1674 to apply for help.