Types of cancers

Cervical carcinoma is one of the most common cancers among women. There are an estimated 16,000 new cases of invasive cancer of the cervix and 5,000 deaths in the United States each year.
Uterine carcinoma is the most common cancer in the United States among women. Risk factors include obesity and estrogen stimulation.
Vuvlar carcinoma is relatively rare and highly curable when diagnosed in an early stage. The incidence is two per 100,000 women. Risk factors include chronic vulvar irritation and sexually transmitted diseases.
Ovarian and fallopian tube carcinoma is a cancer of the ovary and fallopian tube remains difficult to diagnose. Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, totaling more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system.

Gynecological cancer signs and symptoms

Enlargement of the abdomen
Persistent digestive disturbances
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Abnormal vaginal discharge
Pelvic and abdomen pain

Early detection examinations

Since most gynecological cancers do not show symptoms until late in development, it is important for women to have annual examinations for early detection.

Early examination tests include:

Pelvic exam
Pap test

Treatment

Information

For more information about the University of Florida Shands Cancer Center or to schedule a new patient appointment, please call (800) 749-7424 or (352) 265-8000.

Shands at UF Cancer Services were ranked 45th in the country by U.S.News&World Report.

Shands at UF Cancer Services Navigation

History

University of Florida Shands Cancer Center 2010 Annual Report (PDF file)

University of Florida Cancer Survivor Program

Types of Cancer

Brain Cancer

Breast Cancer

Colon Cancer

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Gynecological Cancer

Head and Neck Cancer

Larynx Cancer

Leukemia

Lung Cancer

Lymphoma

Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Oropharyngeal Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Skin Cancer

Urologic Cancers

Cancer Treatment

Bone Marrow Transplant

Brachytherapy

Chemotherapy

Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy

NanoKnife Procedure

Radiation Therapy

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Surgery

Make an Appointment

To make a new patient appointment or find out more information about cancer services offered at Shands at the University of Florida, please call 352.265.0943 .

You may also email our Consultation Center (consult@shands.ufl.edu) or use our secure online form.