Awareness, prevention, and support at Missouri State University Each year on May 8, communities around the world recognize World Ovarian Cancer Day, a global awareness initiative led by the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition. The day focuses on improving understanding of ovarian cancer symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of early medical evaluation when something doesn’t … [Read more...] about World Ovarian Cancer Day – May 8
Gynecologic cancers encompass all cancers of the female reproductive system, including the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2023 more than 106,000 women in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with a gynecological cancer, and more than 32,000 will die from one. Each gynecological cancer has different signs … [Read more...] about September: Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month