Objective <p>This study explored the lived experiences of women with gynaecological cancer to understand the complex web of concerns they encounter during the treatment process. </p> Methods <p>A qualitative research design was adopted using purposive sampling. Sixteen married women above the age of 21, diagnosed with ovarian, cervical or uterine cancer, were recruited from Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad, India. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews and analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to identify emerging themes.</p> Results <p>The analysis revealed six major themes: lack of awareness of symptoms, cancer as a punishment for past sin, concerns related to the treatment of cancer, family-related-distress, pressure to be resilient, and non-disclosure of the diagnosis. Among these, concerns related to the treatment of cancer comprised three sub-themes, which were side-effects of the treatment, fear of cancer recurrence, and hospital anxiety, while the theme family-related distress included two sub-themes, consisting of worry about children and burden to family.</p> Implications <p>The findings of this study have implications for healthcare professionals working in the field of oncology, as it helps them understand the need to address the psychological issues to improve the quality of life for women undergoing treatment for cancer.</p>