Gynecologic Cancer - Important Organs

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This video is an overview of the key gynecological organs involved in reproductive health and how they can be affected by various cancer treatments.

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‍Read the full video transcript below:

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It's a lot easier to understand gynecologic cancer treatments if you first have a quick overview of gynecologic anatomy. 

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Right here in the middle is the uterus, or the womb, where babies grow. 

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Just below the uterus is the cervix, which has a small opening called the os that goes down into the vagina. 

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On each side above are the fallopian tubes and ovaries. On the outside of the vagina is the vulva, including the labia and the clitoris.

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On this side view, you can see the tailbone, or the sacrum, in the back. 

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The uterus, cervix, and vagina are located in the middle. 

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Behind the uterus is the rectum, where bowel movements come out, and in the front is the bladder, where urine drains and eventually comes out through the urethra.

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All these organs can be affected by gynecologic cancer treatment, whether it's with surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. 

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See our other videos to learn more detailed information about your cancer.