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Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness month.

Gynaecological cancers can affect anyone who has a womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes, a cervix, vagina and vulva. This includes women, transgender (trans) men and people assigned female at birth.

Types of Gynaecological Cancers:

  • Cervical Cancer: Arises from the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
  • Ovarian Cancer: Starts in the ovaries, which produce eggs.
  • Womb Cancer (Endometrial Cancer): Develops in the lining of the uterus (womb).
  • Vaginal Cancer: Starts in the vagina.
  • Vulval Cancer: Occurs on the outer surface of the female genitals. 

Read more about the different types of gynaecological cancers and symptoms here: Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month