Gynaecological Cancer - Personal Perspective

[Guest guest]

I would like to thank you all for supporting me with my issue of gynaecological cancers.

I hope that when I speak at the Sexuality and Cancer conference below that women will hear how important it is for us to take more interest in our gynaecological health. In my speaking out about this issue I would hope that I would save at least 1 other women from this devistating operation.

Kath Mazzella (nee Doyle)

GAIN

Gynaecological Awareness Information Network

GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCER

The Personal Experience

Kath Mazzella

Founder of GAIN (Gynaecological Awareness Network)

Kath was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the vulva in 1994. She had radical surgery to remove her clitoris, vulva and lymph nodes.

There was little support available for her in Western Australia during her ordeal. Since then she has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers so that women may recognise early signs, and not delay seeking treatment.

By establishing an Australian network of survivors she is helping to break down the barriers of silence associated with these types of cancers, and enabling support for women and their families.

Thursday June 1st 2000

1.00pm - 2.00pm

NSW Cancer Council

153 Dowling Street, Level 6

Woolloomooloo, NSW

Admission Free

RSVP: Professional Education and Training Unit

Tel: 02 9334 1746

Fax: 02 9326 9328

E-mail: joannaj@...