Over 8,300 ANZ women are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer every year.
In Australia alone 6,963 plus women every year are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer (also referred to as ‘gynecological’ cancer in other parts of the world). There are five gynaecological regions where cancer can be found, plus two types of placental cancers found during pregnancy.
To learn more about gynaecological cancers, including symptoms please click on the links below;
“Clinical trials are essential for obtaining evidence of safe and effective treatments that improve outcomes for women with gynaecological cancer”
Wander Lawson,
Ovarian cancer advocate
55% of gynaecological cancer diagnoses are rare or less common, often leaving patients with limited or no treatment options.
Gynaecological cancers can be rare, whilst symptoms can be hard to detect. This is why it is important to know the risks, symptoms and when your body isn’t feeling right.
To learn more about the risks for all gynaecological cancers click here.
Should you be experiencing any of these symptoms that are not usual for you, please visit your family doctor. If your family doctor suspects your symptoms could be gynaecological cancer, please ensure that they refer you to a gynaecological oncologist as the expert in the management of these cancers. You can find a list of gynaecological oncologists in your Australian state or New Zealand area here.
Know the symptoms of gynaecological cancer, know and listen to your body, take care of your health and do not hesitate to see a doctor or ask for a referral to a gynaecological oncology specialist.
Use your lived experience to make a difference
Do you or somebody that you know have a lived experience of gynaecological cancer?
ANZGOG’s Community Engagement Program delivers opportunities for people with lived experience of gynaecological cancers to contribute meaningfully and fosters a groundswell of action through our volunteers, to impact outcomes for women now and in the future.
