There are various cancer types in women that can affect a woman.
The various types of women's cancers are:
* Breast Cancer
* Cervical Cancer
* Endometrial Cancer
* Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor
* Ovarian Cancer
* Uterine Cancer
* Vaginal Cancer
* Vulvar Cancer
Quick facts
* Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women.
* A breast lump is the first symptom in 9 out of 10 breast cancers.
* Breast cancer can affect men. We have a separate guide for men with breast cancer .
* Treatment for breast cancer may include a combination of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, drugs to block hormones or their effects on cancer cells (hormonal therapies), and a drug called Herceptin® (trastuzumab).
* The type of treatment you have will depend on many factors, including the size of the tumour and whether you have had your menopause.
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