Related Resources
In 2005,* 75,144 women were told that they had a gynecologic cancer, and 27,259 died from a gynecologic cancer.† CDC provides information and educational materials for women and health care providers to raise awareness about the five major gynecologic cancers (cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar).
*Latest year for which statistics are available. †Source: USCS.
Features
Free or Low-Cost Pap Tests
The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program offers low-cost breast and cervical cancer screening to low-income women.
Cancer and Women
A woman can reduce her cancer risk by adopting a healthy lifestyle and getting the right screening tests for her stage of life.
Inside Knowledge Campaign
This campaign helps women raise awareness of and get the facts about gynecologic cancers by providing "inside knowledge" about their bodies and health.
HPV-Associated Cancers
Cervical cancer is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Some vaginal, vulvar, and other cancers are also HPV-associated.
Cervical Cancer
This one-page fact sheet (PDF-670KB) explains what cervical cancer is, who is at the highest risk for getting it, and how you can help prevent it.
Send a Health-e-Card!
Tell someone how to prevent cervical cancer with CDC's Cervical Cancer: the most preventable female cancer electronic greeting card.
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