Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month Resources
The following cancer information resources should be used for informational and educational purposes only. All specific medical questions about your health needs should be presented to your own health care provider.
Websites
- Magee Gynecologic Program of UPMC Cancer Centers
Highlights of this site include comprehensive information about gynecologic cancers, as well as cancer care services and resources available to patients at UPMC Cancer Centers.
- UPMC Cancer Centers: Gynecologic Cancers
A comprehensive starting point for information on the prevention, screening, detection, diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers. Includes links specific cancers and clinical trials, as well as other resources.
- National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute's site provides information for patients, the public, and health care professionals about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, supportive care, genetics, and clinical trials. Use the search function to type in "gynecologic cancer" to view the home pages of cervical, endometrial, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancer information.
- MEDLINE Plus
Consumer health information resource provided by the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Includes links to pictures/diagrams, diagnosis, symptoms, prevention and screening information of gynecologic cancer.
Online publications
Online support groups
- OncoChat Gynecologic Cancer Support Group
Hosted by the Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR), this is a real-time online global support community for cancer survivors, families and friends. Groups discuss specific types of gynecologic cancer.
- Kids Konnected
Provides friendship, education, understanding and support to children who have a parent with cancer.
Further information
- UPMC Cancer Centers Information and Referral Service
A cancer information service for the public, staffed by UPMC Cancer Centers oncology nurses and social workers, is available at 412-647-2811, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This service answers questions you may have about cancer, provides general cancer information, treatment options and helps individuals to schedule appointments/obtain referrals with UPMC Cancer Centers doctors.
- UPMC Cancer Centers Patient/Family Education Center
Provides informational materials to patients with cancer and their families, friends and caregivers. The Center has an extensive library of up-to-date cancer-related information that can be used to supplement information provided by your health care team.
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