Colorectal cancer (colon)
This is the third most common cancer in women. It affects men and women of all racial and ethnic groups, being more common in people 50 and older. In 2006, 68.857 women were diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 26.395 died from this disease in the United States. Also in 2006, colorectal cancer was diagnosed in 49.2 of every 100,000 black women, white women 39.9, 33.2 † Hispanic, 31.7 Asian or Pacific Islander and 26.7 American Indian or Alaska Native.
>> Colorectal cancer deaths could be reduced by up to 60% if all people 50 and older were screened regularly.
Gynecological Cancers
These originate in the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina or, less commonly, the fallopian tubes. In 2006, 76.515 women were diagnosed with gynecologic cancers and 27.848 died from these diseases in the United States. Also in 2006, gynecological cancers were diagnosed in 48.3 of every 100,000 white women, followed by 44.5 Hispanic, 43.4 African American women, 33.5 Asian or Pacific Islander and 31.9 American Indian or Alaska Native.
>> Pap tests can find abnormal cells can become cervical cancer and also detect cervical cancer early, when there is a high probability of cure. The vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV), which can be administered to girls and women 9 to 26 years, protects against HPV types that cause most common cancers of the cervix, vagina and vulva.
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