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Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
Division of Cancer
Prevention and Control
4770 Buford Hwy, NE
MS K-64
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717
Call: 1 (800) CDC-INFO
TTY: 1 (888) 232-6348
FAX: (770) 488-4760
E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
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To raise awareness about the five major gynecologic cancers (cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information and educational materials for women and health care providers.
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HPV-Associated Cancers
Cervical cancer is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Some vaginal, vulvar, and other cancers are also HPV-associated. |
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Women: Be Aware Podcast
This podcast discusses the five main types of gynecologic cancer: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. |
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Inside Knowledge Campaign
This campaign helps women get the facts about gynecologic cancer by providing "inside knowledge" about their bodies and health. |
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Free or Low-Cost Mammograms and Pap Tests
The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program offers low-cost breast and cervical cancer screening to low-income women. |
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Take Time to Save Your Life Podcast
The Pap test is the most successful test available to prevent cervical cancer. Learn how it is performed and when women should be tested. |
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Quick Links
Cancer Burden†
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75,144 women were told that they had a gynecologic cancer in 2005* |
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27,259 women died from a gynecologic cancer in 2005* |
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†U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 1999–2005 Incidence and Mortality Web-based Report. Atlanta (GA): Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Cancer Institute; 2009. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/uscs.
*The most recent year for which statistics are currently available.
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