Female Cancer Support

Female Cancers

Some cancers only affect females and are listed below. Some trans men and non-binary people (who are born female) can also get these cancers. 

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK. Most women diagnosed with breast cancer are over the age of 50, but younger women can also get breast cancer.

The NHS website section about breast cancer provides all information about breast cancer including: signs and symptoms, support and information.

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is a cancer that's found anywhere in the cervix. It mostly affects women under the age of 45. Anyone with a cervix can get cervical cancer. Most cervical cancers are caused by an infection from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). It can often be prevented by attending cervical screening, which aims to find and treat changes to cells before they turn into cancer. Take a look at our cervical screening page for more information about the cervical screening process. 

The NHS website section about cervical cancer provides all information about breast cancer including: signs and symptoms, support and information.

Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer affects the ovaries. It mostly affects women over the age of 50 although it can affect anyone who has ovaries. Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed late, but early diagnosis can mean it is more treatable.

The NHS website section about 

It goes without saying, but should you need further support, please reach out to your GP

Cancer Support

Whether you are going through cancer yourself, have someone close to you going through cancer or have a connection in some way to cancer then it can be benefitial to know who is around to support you. It is important to know that services and support is around to offer support to anyone affected by cancer.

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan cancer support exist to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, by providing physical, financial and emotional support. To access Macmillan Cancer Support, take a look at the

Jo's Cervical Cancer Support

Jo's Cervical Cancer Support provide trustworthy information and support to everyone that needs them, and campaign for the best in cervical cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care. To access Jo's Cervical Cancer Support, take a look at the Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust webpage.