Education & Research
Topic: Gynecologic Conditions
Gynecologic Cancers Patient Support Group
This 15-week online support group is for women diagnosed with a gynecologic and/or reproductive cancer who are currently receiving treatment. In this group led by an oncology social worker, patients give support to each other and share resources and information.To join this … Continue reading
HPV Vaccines: Who, Why, and When
HPV is short for human papillomavirus. HPV is a group of more than 150 related viruses. Each HPV virus in this large group is given a number which is called its HPV type. HPV is named for the warts (papillomas) … Continue reading
Obesity and Endometrial Cancer
This one-and-a-half-minute animated video from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology briefly describes the connection between endometrial cancer recurrence and obesity.
“Understanding Ovarian Cancer”
SGO’s Understanding Ovarian Cancer video (15 min) features the stories of two patients, with expert commentary from SGO member gynecologic oncologists. Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Shannon Miller shares her own experience with ovarian cancer. This patient-education piece gives viewers an … Continue reading
