What is Help the Hoo-Hahs?
Help the Hoo-Hahs mission is to bring awareness to gynecologic cancers and promote a greater understanding of warning signs, available screening, and prevention options. Created by a cancer survivor, our non-profit organization helps to provide education, as well as support and financial assistance to women and families affected by cancer of the female reproductive organs. Helping women, saving lives! After all, we all owe our life to a Hoo-Hah!
What is Gynecological Cancer?
Any cancer starting in the reproductive organs of women. Every 7 minutes a woman is told she has a GYN cancer.** Click on the links below:
5 Main Types
1. Cervical Cancer
2. Ovarian Cancer/Primary Peritoneal Cancer
3. Uterine/Endometrial Cancer
4. Vulvar Cancer
5. Vaginal Cancer
There is also a very rare 6th type- Fallopian tube cancer. Please click on the links in teal for more information.
5 Main Types
1. Cervical Cancer
2. Ovarian Cancer/Primary Peritoneal Cancer
3. Uterine/Endometrial Cancer
4. Vulvar Cancer
5. Vaginal Cancer
There is also a very rare 6th type- Fallopian tube cancer. Please click on the links in teal for more information.
Warning Signs of GYN Cancer
- Persistent bloating, particularly of the abdomen
- Pelvic and/or abdominal pain
- Trouble eating or feeling full after just a little bit of food
- Urinary symptoms (needing to go/urgency)
- Irregular and/or heavy vaginal bleeding
- Discomfort or pain during sexual intercourse
- Unusual Vaginal discharge
Although the above symptoms can be caused by multiple conditions and are often
quite common, it is important to talk to your gynecologist if you have these
symptoms for two weeks or more.
- Pelvic and/or abdominal pain
- Trouble eating or feeling full after just a little bit of food
- Urinary symptoms (needing to go/urgency)
- Irregular and/or heavy vaginal bleeding
- Discomfort or pain during sexual intercourse
- Unusual Vaginal discharge
Although the above symptoms can be caused by multiple conditions and are often
quite common, it is important to talk to your gynecologist if you have these
symptoms for two weeks or more.
What is my risk for a gyn cancer?
Each year, more than 85,000 women will be diagnosed with a gyn cancer and more than 26,000 will die. It is estimated that 1 in every 20 women will get a gyn cancer in their lifetime. If you have a family history of cancer, your risk may be even higher.
What can I do about prevention?
Most types of cancer can't be prevented. However, there are ways to significantly reduce the risk, like having your yearly gyn exam (pap smear) and knowing the warning signs of gyn cancers. Also, vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) can prevent most cases of cervical cancer. Vaccination is recommended for individuals 9-26 years of age. Also, for those over age 26, ask about a HPV DNA test that can determine if you've been exposed to a high risk strain. The key to survival is prevention or catching the cancer early so it can be treated! Lifestyle, diet and environmental factors like smoking may also impact your risk. Please take a few minutes to read more about lowering the risk for a gyn cancer. This information could save the life of someone very important to you!
You can also email us at: helpthehoohahs@gmail.com or click the "contact" link above
**Data provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and National Cancer Institute. The information provided on this website is not intended to be used in place of medical advice and is only for educational information. Please contact your physician to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. Help the Hoo-Hahs is a registered trademark.
Each year, more than 85,000 women will be diagnosed with a gyn cancer and more than 26,000 will die. It is estimated that 1 in every 20 women will get a gyn cancer in their lifetime. If you have a family history of cancer, your risk may be even higher.
What can I do about prevention?
Most types of cancer can't be prevented. However, there are ways to significantly reduce the risk, like having your yearly gyn exam (pap smear) and knowing the warning signs of gyn cancers. Also, vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) can prevent most cases of cervical cancer. Vaccination is recommended for individuals 9-26 years of age. Also, for those over age 26, ask about a HPV DNA test that can determine if you've been exposed to a high risk strain. The key to survival is prevention or catching the cancer early so it can be treated! Lifestyle, diet and environmental factors like smoking may also impact your risk. Please take a few minutes to read more about lowering the risk for a gyn cancer. This information could save the life of someone very important to you!
You can also email us at: helpthehoohahs@gmail.com or click the "contact" link above
**Data provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and National Cancer Institute. The information provided on this website is not intended to be used in place of medical advice and is only for educational information. Please contact your physician to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. Help the Hoo-Hahs is a registered trademark.
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Over $154,000 and counting . . .
October 18, 2011
Presenting the proceeds from our inaugural 5K walk/run event to the Memorial Health Foundation, which has created a fund specifically for GYN cancer patients in Georgia and South Carolina. This money helps with a patient "wish list", including but not limited to gas/grocery gift cards, money for wigs, bucket list wishes, hereditary breast/ovarian cancer testing and community education. Click on our prior year events above to learn more and stay tuned for coming events!
Presenting the proceeds from our inaugural 5K walk/run event to the Memorial Health Foundation, which has created a fund specifically for GYN cancer patients in Georgia and South Carolina. This money helps with a patient "wish list", including but not limited to gas/grocery gift cards, money for wigs, bucket list wishes, hereditary breast/ovarian cancer testing and community education. Click on our prior year events above to learn more and stay tuned for coming events!
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