Cancer types
Women's (Gynaecological) cancers
The pages in this section will help you to find information on gynaecological (womens) cancers.
These include cancers of the:
Ovary (ovarian)
Cervix (cervical)
Womb (endometial, uterine, uterus)
Vulva (vulval, vulvar)
Vagina (vaginal)
and Gestational trophoblastic tumours (GTT's)
You can find information on breast cancer in a separate Breast cancer section.
If you have been affected by cancer in some way and would like to talk to someone about what you have read or need help finding information - you are welcome to drop into any Maggie’s Centre or to visit Maggie’s Online Centre and talk with a cancer support specialist.
Cancer facts for women
Fnd out more about the cancers that are most common in women.
Link last reviewed: Tuesday 11 July 2017
Produced by: American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
International organisation
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a voluntary health organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, They provide information and support for people affected by all types of cancer and develop research into cancer and it's treatment.
American Cancer Society
International organisation
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a voluntary health organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, They provide information and support for people affected by all types of cancer and develop research into cancer and it's treatment.
The Eve Appeal
National organisation
The Eve appeal is a UK charity dedicated to funding research into gynaecological cancers
Foundation for women's cancers
Find out more about the Foundation’s awareness, educational and fundraising programs plus comprehensive information about gynecologic cancer risk, prevention, early detection and optimal treatment provided by expert gynecologic oncologists and other healthcare professionals.
Link last reviewed: Tuesday 11 July 2017
Produced by: Foundation for women's cancers
Foundation for women's cancers
International organisation
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer was founded by the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) in 1991. The Foundation for Women’s Cancer is an American charity decicated to funding research and training, and ensuring education and public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early detection and optimal treatment.
Women’s Health Concern
Women’s Health Concern (WHC) provides an independent service to advise, reassure and educate women about their health concerns. The work WHC do enables individuals to work in partnership with their own medical practitioners and health advisers.
Link last reviewed: Tuesday 11 July 2017
Produced by: Women's Health Concern
Women's Health Concern
National organisation
Women’s Health Concern (WHC) provides an independent service to advise, reassure and educate women about their health concerns, and to enable them to work in partnership with their own medical practitioners and health advisers.
Women's cancers
Find out more about cancers of the femal reproductive tract (gynaecological cancers).
Link last reviewed: Tuesday 27 June 2017
Produced by: Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
National organisation
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
