Stages of Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is the growth of abnormal cells within the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb). Most early-stage cervical cancers come with high survival rates.

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A healthy lifestyle after ovarian cancer diagnosis may help women improve their prognosis

A recent study found a healthy lifestyle after ovarian cancer diagnosis, in particular not smoking and being physically active, may help women improve their prognosis.

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A Guide to Ovarian Cancer Symptoms

Ovarian cancer is a malignant disease arising from the ovaries or fallopian tubes. Numbers of patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer are increasing, with Cancer Australia reporting about 1,530 cases per year.

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What are the warning signs of a gynaecological cancer recurrence?

A common worry after completing gynaecological cancer treatment is fear of the cancer coming back. This is a natural reaction.

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What Causes Cervical Cancer?

Almost all cervical cancers are caused by an infection with the sexually transmitted human papilloma virus (HPV).

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The Connection Between Endometriosis and Ovarian Cancer

Endometriosis Australia estimates over 800,000 Australian women suffer from endometriosis. Studies show that there can be a significant delay of around 7 years in the diagnosis of endometriosis.

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What is the Ovarian Cancer Survival Rate?

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What is the most aggressive type of uterine cancer?

In Australia, uterine cancer is the most common type of gynaecological cancer with more than 3,000 women diagnosed every year.

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Warning signs of endometrial cancer

Also known as uterine cancer, endometrial cancer begins from abnormal cells at the inner lining of the uterus (called the endometrium).

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What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?

Patients with cervical cancer often develop no signs or symptoms when the cancer is in its precancerous and early stages. For this reason, regular cervical cancer screening is important.

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