Approximately 1 in 10 women suffer from endometriosis. The link between Endometriosis and Ovarian Cancer is becoming more clear. Here’s what you need to know. Endometriosis is a medical condition which occurs when the cells from the lining of the uterus grow in other areas of the body. It attacks the female reproductive system and […]
Category Archives: Prevention & Screening
Routine gynecological care is an important part of the overall healthy lifestyle for a women. Here are the Pap Smear Recommendations for women of all ages. A Pap smear is a diagnostic procedure that involves collecting cells from your cervix. The main goal for regular gynecological checks is to detect cancer and pre-cancer. But additional […]
With thousands of new cases each day the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is very common and is a direct precursor to several different types of cancers. It’s time for HPV 101. Human papillomavirus is an infection spread by skin to skin contact of the genital region. Intercourse is the most common way to get HPV, but […]
More than 80,000 people will be diagnosed with Bladder Cancer this year. Here is what you need to know about Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. And while instances of Bladder Cancer are higher in men, the number of women diagnosed each year is growing. Women’s Cancer and Surgical Care wants […]
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to share with you how to Become a Colorectal Cancer Crusader. As is the case with any cancer, the stats on colorectal cancer are grim. It is the 3rd most common type of cancer and causes the 2nd highest number of deaths. Over 50,000 people die […]
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Stop Cancer Before it Starts
Awareness is important, but cancer prevention is absolutely vital. February is National Cancer Prevention Month, the perfect time to focus efforts to stop cancer before it starts. Cancer is a complicated disease. One often feels helpless when faced with a cancer diagnosis, this month the focus is placed on action and empowerment. Cancer Prevention research […]
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Cervical Cancer Prevention
Much has been done to detect, treat, and assist in Cervical Cancer Prevention in the past 50 years. But there is still more to do. In preparation for January being Cervical Cancer Awareness month, we wanted to give an update on how science has progressed in their research on Cervical Cancer. When it comes to […]
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Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: A doctor will carry out a vaginal examination and check for any visible abnormalities in the uterus or ovaries. They will also check the patient’s medical history and family history. Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: After a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, the doctor will want to identify its stage and […]
Ovarian cancer refers to any cancerous growth that occurs in the ovary. The majority of ovarian cancers arise from the epithelium (outer lining) of the ovary. There are often no symptoms of Ovarian Cancer. In the early stages, ovarian cancer usually has few symptoms; in many cases, there are no symptoms at all. Symptoms of ovarian cancer […]
Prevention and screening are important when dealing with Endometrial Cancer. The lining of your uterus, your endometrium, is like a garden bed where a pregnancy can be planted. But other things sometimes grow there, too—including cancerous cells. Endometrial cancer affects more than 635,000 women in the US, but there’s no standard screening test designed to catch […]