Women's Gynecologic Health: Taking Action

September brings the fall season and Gynecologic Awareness Month. As you notice changes in the weather, take note of changes in your gynecologic health. Check your calendar for your last gynecologic visit and make sure you are up-to-date on screenings. Gynecologic cancers start in a woman’s reproductive organs. All women are at risk for gynecologic cancers. When these cancers are found early, treatment is more likely to be effective. CDC is stepping up its efforts to draw awareness to the five main types of gynecologic cancer: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. Check out and share the newest resources from DCPC’s Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer campaign.

Knowledge is Power Animated Videos focus on cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancers and includes a partner toolkit for sharing the videos.
Family History and Cancer Factsheet helps women understand how family medical history affects their cancer risk.
Know Your Body: Know Your Family History Blog focuses family medical history and genetic testing.

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Trends in HPV-Associated Cancers: Making the Case for Prevention

A new CDC study brings awareness to the importance of HPV vaccinations and cancer prevention. The latest trends of HPV-associated cancers are based on U.S. Cancer Statistics data from 1999 to 2015. While this study shows cervical cancer screening has contributed to the continued decline in cervical cancer rates with decreases of 1.6% per year, some HPV-associated cancers are on the rise. HPV-associated cancers increased to nearly 43,000 annually in the U.S., with most of the increases being in oropharyngeal, anal, and vulvar cancers. The rise in these cancers is most likely due to increased HPV exposure. From other reports, we know that over 90% of cancers likely caused by HPV can be prevented by HPV vaccine. Learn more about HPV and cancer prevention.

National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program's 20th Anniversary

CDC is hosting the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program’s 20th Anniversary Celebration on September 10-11, 2018. During this event, working sessions will be available to NCCCP awardees to enhance their capacity to put program work plans in action. The theme for this year’s 2018 Carol Friedman Award is Excellence in Addressing Cancer Disparities, and the winner will be announced at the September 11th celebration. New NCCCP resources including five new fact sheets, a historical timeline, publications, a more user-friendly and interactive web page, and new comprehensive cancer control success stories will be featured.