Laura's Gynecologic Cancer Resource Center

This page contains links to most of the material on my former Gynecologic Cancers site for About.com. Cancer types included will be cervical endometrial/uterine, ovarian, tubal, vulvar, and vaginal cancers. For information specifically about dysplasia (intraepithelial neoplasia) or HPV, please go to my HPV and Dysplasia Resource Page.

Unfortunately, I will not be updating the site in the near future, nor can I answer email questions. I'm leaving the articles and links here for those who may need the information. My very best wishes to you all.

Laura

Laura's Articles

Archive of Articles - informational articles that Laura has written about many aspects of gyn cancers, including symptoms, risks, hyperplasia, the Cancer 101 series, diagnosis, treatment, emotional issues, and political advocacy. Most of the articles are also linked from the appropriate topic pages.

Topic Pages

These pages contain links to information on various topics.

Basic Information, Risks, Prevention, Symptoms, and Detection

General Information about Gyn Cancers - Includes links to basic info about symptoms, doctors, statistics, where to get support, and lots more

Prevention and Risks - Information about risks for gyn cancers, and what is known about prevention

Nutrition and Diet - Links to information concerning diet and cancer, both as a preventative and for dietary issues during cancer treatment

Detection Procedures - Tests and procedures commonly used to detect and evaluate gyn cancers

Specific Cancers - Includes more information on symptoms, detection, and treatment for each type of cancer:

Cervical Cancer

Fallopian Tube Cancer

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

Ovarian Cancer

Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Vaginal Cancer

Vulvar Cancer

Treatments

Surgery

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Experimental Treatments and Clinical Trials

Special Issues

Emotional Issues

Family Issues

Financial Issues

Digging Deeper - finding and understanding medical and scientific information

Digging Deeper

Internet Sources for Cancer News

Glossary

The Gyn Cancers Glossary is a work in progress. Each term contains links to related resources and/or other terms.

Q&A's

Questions and Answers about gyn cancers and endometrial hyperplasia.

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The material on this page and Web site is for informational and educational purposes only, and should not substitute for medical advice. Anyone having questions about the application of information appearing here to a specific person or situation should obtain advice from a qualified physician.