“With aging, the incidence of all cancers is expected to increase. For women, the most important cancers are breast, colon, endometrial, ovarian and lung cancer”.1
Women
Worldwide, what are the most common types of cancer that kill women?
According to the World Health Organization:
Top Three
Worldwide, what are the top three cancers in women?
In Worldwide Cancer Data: Global Cancer Statistics for the Most Common Cancers – Global Cancer Incidence In Women according to the World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRFI) “in 2018, the latest year available”:
Breast Cancer
Worldwide, how common is breast cancer in women?
In women, according to the WCRFI:
Cervical Cancer
Worldwide, how common is cervical cancer?
In Cervical Cancer the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health note:
Aging
Is there an association between aging and cancer?
In Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease After the Menopause: Preventing Cancer Post Menopause the International Menopause Society elaborate on:
Prevention Plan
What is a cancer prevention plan for women?
In Get Checked – Women: A Cancer Prevention Plan for Women the Cancer Council Australia elaborate on:
Look for:
- Lumps, sores or ulcers that don’t heal
- Unusual changes in your breasts – lumps, thickening, unusual discharge, nipples that suddenly turn inwards, changes in shape, colour or unusual pain
- Coughs that don’t go away, show blood, or a hoarseness that persists
- Weight loss that can’t be explained
- Any loss of blood, even a few spots between periods or after they stop (menopause)
- Moles that have changed shape, size or colour, or an inflamed skin sore that hasn’t healed
- Blood in a bowel motion
- Persistent changes in toilet habits
- Persistent abdominal pain or bloating.
Symptoms often relate to more common, less serious health problems. However, if you notice any unusual changes, or symptoms persist, visit your doctor”.7
Health Care Provider
What if I would like to lower my risk of cancer?
If you would like to lower your risk of cancer, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. The (United States) National Cancer Institute note:
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics related to Cancer and Women?
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Links
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- About Gynecologic Cancers
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- Alcohol Calorie Calculator
- Alcohol Use and Cancer
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- Avoid High-Calorie-Foods
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- Breastcancer.org
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- Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
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- Cancer Research Findings [World Cancer Research Fund UK [United Kingdom]]
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- Cancer Survivors: Managing Your Emotions After Cancer Treatment
- Cancer Treatment: Coping With Hair Loss During Chemotherapy [Video]
- Cancer Types (Gynecologic Cancer)
- Cancer and Hair Loss
- Cancer and Women
- Cancer.org [American Cancer Society]
- Canceradvocacy.org [National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, United States]
- Causes of Cancer and Reducing Your Risk
- Chemotherapy and Hair Loss: What To Expect During Treatment
- Chemotherapy and Sex: Is Sexual Activity OK During Treatment?
- Coping With Cancer
- Coping With Your Feelings
- Could This Be Cancer?
- Diet
- Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Increase Cancer Risk? Does HRT Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer?
- Don’t Drink Alcohol
- Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Resources and Information: Quick Links – 1. Question Prompt List
- Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Women’s Profiles
- Exercise Calorie Calculator
- Fightcancer.org [Cancer Action Network, American Cancer Society]
- For Cancer Prevention, Don’t Rely on Supplements
- Foundationforwomenscancer.org [Foundation for Women’s Cancer [Gynaecologic Cancer]]
- Get Checked – Women: A Cancer Prevention Plan for Women
- Get the Facts on Cancer Prevention
- Glossary: Definitions, & Phonetic Pronunciations
- Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month [September, United States]
- Gynecologic Cancers
- Health Tools
- Healthy Choices
- Healthy Living
- Key Signs and Symptoms of Cancer
- Limit Alcoholic Consumption
- Lynchsyndrome.org.au
- Making Sense of Menopausal Hormone Therapy Means Understanding the Benefits As Well As the Risks
- Menopause After Cancer
- Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. Is there any relationship between menopause and cancer?
- More Information on Cancer Drugs
- NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms [National Cancer Institute, United States]
- National Cancer Institute [NCI, United States]
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: 6 Things You Need To Know About Cancer and Complementary Health Approaches
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Cancer: In Depth
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Placebo Effect
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Women’s Health and Complementary Approaches
- National LGBT Cancer Network
- Newly Diagnosed [Gynecologic Cancer]
- Nurture Your Emotional Health
- OCCAM Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine [National Cancer Institute, United States]
- Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplement Fact Sheets
- Publications and Resources
- Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Cancer
- Sex and the Adult Female With Cancer [Topics]
- Sex and the Adult Female With Cancer: Questions Women Have About Cancer, Sex, and Getting Professional Help
- Sex and the Adult Female With Cancer: Surgery Can Affect A Woman’s Sex Life
- Sexual Health: Can Oral Sex Give You Cancer?
- Soy and Cancer Risk: Our Expert’s Advice
- Stay Healthy
- Staying Healthy During and After Cancer Treatment
- Survivornet.com [SurvivorNet]
- Tea and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence
- Understanding Cancer Risk
- Vaginal Health After Breast Cancer: A Guide for Patients
- Video Series-2019 – Treatment Options for Vaginal Dryness In Survivors of Breast Cancer and In Those With A High Risk of Breast Cancer
- Video Series-2020 – How To Talk To Your Primary Care Clinician About Your Overall Health
- What Is Breast Cancer?
- What Is Lynch Syndrome?
- Why We Screen for Some Cancers and Not Others
- Women’s Cancers [Gynecological Cancers]
- Women’s Wellness: Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Updated [United States] [12 August 2020] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Women’s Wellness: How To Treat Vaginal Dryness After Menopause
- World Cancer Day 4 February: I Am and I Will
- World Cancer Research Fund International
- World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer Research: Cancer Prevention Recommendations
- World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer Research: Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer: A Global Perspective. The Third Expert Report
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
- Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease After the Menopause: Preventing Cancer Post Menopause. 2014:3 International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/downloads/world_menopause_day_2014/booklets/ims_wmd_booklet_2014_english.pdf Accessed: 17 November 2020
- 10 Facts About Cancer – Fact 4: Top 5 Types of Cancer Killing Women. Updated February 2017. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/features/factfiles/cancer/en/ Accessed: 17 November 2020
- Worldwide Cancer Data: Global Cancer Statistics for the Most Common Cancers – Global Cancer Incidence In Women. World Cancer Research Fund International https://www.wcrf.org/dietandcancer/cancer-trends/worldwide-cancer-data Accessed: 17 November 2020
- Worldwide Cancer Data: Global Cancer Statistics for the Most Common Cancers – Global Cancer Incidence In Women. World Cancer Research Fund International https://www.wcrf.org/dietandcancer/cancer-trends/worldwide-cancer-data Accessed: 17 November 2020
- Cervical Cancer. Last Updated: 07 October 2020 | Last Reviewed: 23 January 2018. Jean Hailes https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/vulva-vagina-ovaries-uterus/cervical-cancer Accessed: 17 November 2020
- Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease After the Menopause: Preventing Cancer Post Menopause. 2014:3 International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/downloads/world_menopause_day_2014/booklets/ims_wmd_booklet_2014_english.pdf Accessed: 17 November 2020
- Get Checked – Women: A Cancer Prevention Plan for Women. Cancer Council Australia https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/causes-and-prevention/early-detection-and-screening/get-checked-women Accessed: 17 November 2020
- Skin Cancer Prevention–Patient Version (PDQ): Skin Cancer Prevention – Avoiding Risk Factors and Increasing Protective Factors May Help Prevent Cancer. Updated: 10 April 2019. National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov/types/skin/patient/skin-prevention-pdq#section/_16 Accessed: 17 November 2020