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Cancer of the Vulva - General Information

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Cancer of the vulva(G) relates to cancers in the skin covering the vulva. It is an uncommon cancer, with less than 100 cases reported each year in Queensland.   Most of these cases are in women over 50 years of age, with the most common occurrence in the 70-79 year age group.   It does, however, appear that cancer of the vulva is becoming more common in younger women between 30 and 50 years of age; there is some evidence that this group may be related to smoking.

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Gynaecological Cancer - Psychology - Professional

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What are the issues for Gynaecological Cancer patients?

The diagnosis of cancer is often a devastating blow. The diagnosis may have been quite unexpected, and there is shock and disbelief, and apprehension about what this means. All women diagnosed with cancer do wonder, even if only briefly, if they might die.

Leaflet: Gynaecological Surgery - Pelvic Lymphadenectomy

Submitted by j.gower on Mon, 27/09/2010 - 10:13
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Gynaecological Surgery – Pelvic(G) Lymphadenectomy

A pelvic lymphadenectomy is a surgical procedure for the removal of lymph nodes(G) in the pelvis, especially those that drain the uterus(G), cervix(G), fallopian tubes(G), ovaries(G) and upper vagina(G). The operation is performed by removing all the tissue (mainly fat) from along the major blood vessels in the pelvis. This tissue contains the lymph nodes to be removed.

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Gynaecological Cancers - Social Work

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What is Social Work?

Social workers are qualified professionals who offer services to individuals, couples, families, groups and communities. Social workers aim to improve the well being of these client groups by working with them to address their psychological, emotional and practical needs.

Social workers adhere to the Australian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

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