What are Gynecologic Cancers?

Gynecologic cancers strike the organs of the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, cervix, uterus, placenta, fallopian tubes, vagina and vulva. While there may be signs or symptoms, often there are not.

In the United States, 82,000 women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancer each year. It's the fourth most common type of cancer in women and affects approximately 1 in 20 women.

Learn more about gynecologic cancers including cancer risk, prevention, screening, symptoms, diagnosis treatment and support through Oncolink, the Abramson Cancer Center’s comprehensive cancer information web site.

• Cervical Cancer
• Endometrial and Uterine Cancer
• Fallopian Tube Cancer
• Gestational Trophoblastic Disease and Choriocarcinoma
• Ovarian Cancer
• Vaginal Cancer
• Vulvar Cancer

When facing a diagnosis of cancer, or the possibility, you want the best team of experts. The skilled staff at the University of Pennsylvania Health System provides the latest technology, research, information and support you need to aid you from diagnosis through treatment.

See also: Gynecologic Oncology Services at Penn

Learn more about Penn Cancer Services at:

• Abramson Cancer Center at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
• Gynecologic Oncologists practicing at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
• Joan Karnell Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital
• Gynecologic Oncologists practicing at Joan Karnell Cancer Center
• The Cancer Center at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

	Need an appointment? Request one online 24 hours/day, 7 days/week or call 800-789-PENN (7366) to speak to a referral counselor.