Many women are in need of hormone replacement therapy for a variety of reasons. However, they can present users with many risks such as developing blood clots, strokes, heart disease and breast cancer. This has caused doctors and patients to stop taking this treatment. This is was in spite of these risks being relatively low…. Read more »
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Ovarian Cyst Surgery – How You Can Overcome Your Fears and Live Life Fully!
Ovarian cysts can sometime become life-threatening and therefore, ought to be removed from the system as soon as possible. Since surgery is the only method of doing this, one may have no other alternative but to opt for it. Barring cancerous cysts that must definitely be removed through surgery, you ought to be aware that… Read more »
When to See a Gynecologic Oncologist
There is a prevalence of cancer in the US in all forms. Cancers that require a visit to a gynecologic oncologist affect many women every year. Great strides have been made in the treatment options, but early detection is of critical importance. Malignancies are diagnosed in stages.
Living With Fibrocystic Breasts Condition
Today, most health-care providers refer to fibrocystic breasts as “fibrocystic breast condition” or “fibrocystic breast change”. It is a very common, non-cancerous breast condition that affects over half of all women at some point during their lives. Generally occurring in women between the ages of 30-60.
Hormone Replacement Therapy Risks
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) stated, “Results of a new Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) report show that hormone therapy is associated with an increased the risk of death from breast cancer, as well as an increased risk of developing invasive breast cancer in… Read more »
Some Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer, one of the most common types of cancer diseases. Women with breast cancer may suffer from its symptoms and treatments.
Affordable Health Insurance Coverage Doesn’t Explain Breast Cancer Disparities
Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer. Surprisingly, access to affordable health insurance doesn’t completely explain the gaps.
Should You Get a Routine Mammogram If There’s No Cancer in Your Family?
“Just a waste of my time,” I remember thinking while waiting my turn for a mammogram in Dr. Ira Berger’s office. I had brought my briefcase and had work spread on my lap, but spending time driving the 97-mile round trip from my home office to the radiologist’s was an unproductive part of my day.
Is Sugar Related to Breast Cancer?
We all know that sugar isn’t good for us, but it can be hard to resist in a piece of chocolate or a glass of wine. However, sugar is in a lot more places than you may believe.
Ovarian Fibroids – Should You Worry About Fibroids in Ovaries?
When a woman is informed that she has ovarian fibroids, she may not know what this condition entails, thinking it means cancer or a need for major surgery. Actually fibroids on the ovaries, twin reproductive organs that produce eggs and female hormones, are generally benign and only need to be treated if they are causing… Read more »
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