Women of any age can develop a gynecologic cancer; however, the majority of gynecologic cancers occur in women who are older than 60 years of age. Because women are living longer, there is an increase in gynecologic cancer diagnoses.

Michael L. Pearl, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist; Professor and Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Stony Brook Medicine, is available to discuss the natural aging process and its effects on cancer management for women in this age group.