01/09/2026
September is gynaecological cancer awareness month 💜
Each year, over 22,000 women are diagnosed with one of the five gynaecological cancers: cervical, ovarian, womb, vaginal, and vulval.
🩸All of the five gynae cancers have their own individual symptoms, but abnormal bleeding is one of the main red flag symptoms for them all.
So ladies, please don’t delay seeking medical advice if you’re bleeding between periods, your periods are heavier than normal, or you’re bleeding after the menopause. It could be nothing to worry about so it’s always better to get it checked and put your mind at rest.
As with any cancer, recognising gynaecological cancer symptoms can mean an earlier diagnosis and a better outcome.
We continue to work with women and families affected by delayed diagnosis or substandard treatment of gynae cancers and see the devastating impact it has.
If you are one of these people, you may be looking for answers, especially if your experience allowed the cancer to spread or took away the chance of a cure. You may also want to try and prevent mistakes happening to other cancer patients in the future.
More information about why people choose to make a cancer compensation claim can be found on our website here https://www.medical-solicitors.com/medical-negligence/cancer-claims/