Posts Tagged ‘vaginal cancer’
Symptoms of gynaecological cancer you shouldn’t ignore.
September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM), so time for us to shine a spotlight on it. September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month and womens gynaecological organs include womb, cervix, fallopian tube/ovary, vagina and vulva. Every year, more than 21,000 women in the UK are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer – however circa. 95% of women…
Read MoreGynaecological Cancer Awareness Month
September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. To mark it, Consultant Gynaecologist Narendra Pisal shares the five top things that you can do to reduce your risk of getting any gynaecological cancers: Have regular smears Smear tests look out for abnormal cells well before they become cancerous. By treating any abnormality, the risk of developing cervical…
Read MoreSpotlight On The Eve Appeal
On June 9th, London Gynaecology’s Consultant Gynaecologist Narendra Pisal will run the Comrades Ultra Marathon in South Africa, in aid of two charities very close to his heart –The Eve Appeal and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. In this blog, we provide a run-down on The Eve Appeal, detailing its origins and goals for the future…
Read MoreSmoking and Women’s Health
On No Smoking Day 2019, Consultant Gynaecologist Narendra Pisal looks at the effect of smoking on women’s health, outlining overall risk levels for gynaecological cancer and the problems associated with smoking during pregnancy and the menopause. What is the link between smoking and gynaecological cancers? There is a strong link between smoking and cervical, vaginal…
Read MoreRaising Awareness for Vulval and Vaginal Cancer
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and each year in the UK over 21,000 women are diagnosed with a form of gynaecological cancer. In this article, we are raising awareness for the lesser known gynaecological cancers: vulval and vaginal cancer. What is vulval cancer? Vulval cancer is one of the rarer gynaecological cancers, with just…
Read MoreSymptoms Not to Ignore
Every year more than 21,000 women in the UK are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer. Without sounding dramatic being aware of the symptoms and seeking help early could save your life. Here we outline the key ‘reg flag’ symptoms, if you do experience any it’s important not to panic, they may well be caused by…
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