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MCC Daily Tribune

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in September is essential to be celebrated since it brings to light information regarding different gynecologic cancers, and how they affect women across the globe. What are gynecological cancers, you ask? These are forms of cancers that affect the female reproductive system, including the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vulva, and vagina. The fact that makes it essential to discuss gynecological cancers is that every woman is at risk and not all survive. This month, celebrate the day by getting checked or ensuring women around you visit the nearest hospital. The more you know about this form of cancer, the better!

HOW TO OBSERVE GYNECOLOGIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

  1. Get checked

    If you are a woman, the best way to celebrate the day is to get yourself checked and find out if there is anything that needs immediate attention.

  2. Talk about it

    Discuss the issue of gynecologic cancer and how big of a danger it is to women. Millions of people are still unaware that these cancers even exist.

  3. Wear the ribbon

    Wear the teal ribbon that represents Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month to show solidarity with the patients.

5 FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GYNECOLOGIC CANCER

  1. Gynecologic cancer diagnosis

    Every five minutes, someone is diagnosed with one of these cancers.

  2. Number of deaths caused

    Over 33,000 die from gynecologic cancer.

  3. The hereditary cancers

    The hereditary cancers include breast- and ovarian cancer.

  4. Vaginal cancers are rare

    1,000 women are diagnosed with it every year.

  5. The common age for cervical cancer

    The common age for cervical cancer is over 50.

WHY GYNECOLOGIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IS IMPORTANT

  1. It spreads awareness

    The month is essential in spreading awareness and informing women regarding the different cancers they need to look out for.

  2. It’s informative

    The month provides solutions and also gives information that aids many women in tracing gynecologic cancers at an early stage in life.

  3. It saves lives

    Due to the awareness caused during the month, lives are saved as many women end up getting checked. They also keep a lookout for signs of cancer

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
09/15/2022