Women's Health Concerns-Teacher's Guide

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Women Alive: Basic Tips on Understanding Medical Terminology

Women Alive: The Immune System.What Does It Mean?

Women's Health Glossary

Women's Cancer Network

Ask the Mayo Physician: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Ask NOAH about Pregnancy - almost, but not quite, a FAQ for pregnancy. Also links to other resources.

Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) - provides resources for women concerned about breast and ovarian cancer risk due to inherited BRCA mutation. Includes information on genetic testing and counseling.

American Cancer Society Extensive network of information services and organizations fights cancer by providing education and support. Find out how to get involved.
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Chemotherapy of Gynecologic Cancers Guide to using information and intuition for early detection and treatment of female reproductive cancers.

Lancet - Vulvar Melanoma Find an overview of the epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon form of malignant melanoma.

Becoming, Inc. Sells bathing suits, bras, lingerie, wigs, hairpieces, turbans and hats for women undergoing cancer treatments.

Ovarian Cancer
Johns Hopkins Pathology: Ovarian Cancer - information site which details the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer as well as information about clinical trials, research, resources, and more.
OncoLink: Ovarian Cancer
Conversations - newsletter for those fighting ovarian cancer.
Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry - provides information and links on ovarian cancer.
National Ovarian Cancer Association - dedicated to overcoming ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance - unites the efforts of grassroots activists, women's health advocates, and health care professionals to focus national attention on ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Plus - gynecologic cancer prevention newsletter.
OncoLink - Gynecological Cancer- Find out about cancers that affect women, including vaginal, ovarian, fallopian-tube and cervical cancer.
Ovarian Plus International- Excerpts from a magazine subtitled "Gynecologic Cancer Prevention Quarterly" cover screening, early detection and psychosocial issues
ObGyn.net Contains resources for women and medical professionals, and includes advice about gynecological surgery and diseases.
Univ. of Pa. Cancer Center - Genital Tract Neoplasia Slide show on these cancerous tumors that occur in women includes diagrams and RealAudio files.
CancerNews - Gynecological Cancer Find links to news and information discussing gynecologic cancers. Posted by the Cancer News.
O'Hanlan, Kate, MD - Gynecological Cancer Gynecologic oncologist provides an information resource about female genital abnormalities. Includes links to books and references.
National Cervical Cancer Coalition Center was created for the early detection and treatment of a variety of female genital cancers. Includes research, health links and advice.
CancerBACUP - Understanding Cancer of the Cervix Booklet details the causes, diagnosis, clinical treatments and management of this condition. Addresses common psychological issues.
Society of Gynecologic Oncologists Chicago-based nonprofit organization works to improve the care of women with gynecologic cancer. Filled with resources, links and news.
Introduction to Gynecologic Oncology Provides symptom and treatment information for different types of gynecologic cancers. Also supplies links to general cancer resources.
Gynecological Cancer Inquirer Offers descriptions of and treatment information for ovarian, cervical and uterine cancer. Includes a profile of the gynecologic-oncology field.
Gynecologic Cancers - MSKCC Provides a brief overview of cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancer. Includes advice about the psychological effects of cancer.
Ovcare - ovarian cancer research and education. Includes personal stories, news, and links.
Revlon Run/Walk for Women - contains information about this annual event to raise money to help in the fight against breast and ovarian cancer.

Cervical Cancer
National Cervical Cancer Public Education Campaign - provides information about the link between HPV and cervical cancer, new methods for detection, and more.
National Cervical Cancer Coalition - grass roots advocacy coalition for issues concerning cervical cancer screening and the traditional pap smear.
National Cervical Cancer Public Education Campaign - provides information about the link between HPV and cervical cancer, new methods for detection, and more.
OncoLink: Cervical Cancer
Understanding Cancer of the Cervix - information on cancer of the cervix, written by cancer specialists for cancer patients on diagnosis and treatment, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery.