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Preventing and Detecting Gynecologic Cancers

Most gynecologic cancers can’t be prevented, but you may lower your risk:

Maintain a healthy weight
Exercise regularly
Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in red meat and fat

It’s important to have routine gynecologic check-ups and Pap smears (to detect cervical cancer). Don’t start skipping check-ups after you go through menopause. That’s when your risk of many cancers starts going up.

Many cancers have symptoms that may not seem that significant. Women have a way of putting their own needs last. That is a terrible idea. When it comes to looking out for signs of cancer, put yourself first:

Learn about symptoms you should watch for -- they are not obvious.
Keep your appointment with your gynecologist and have your Pap test
Don’t hesitate to call your doctor when something doesn’t seem right to you. You know your body best.

This page last updated 2/12/08 04:08 PM

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