Cancer
I have had a mastectomy and want to have reconstructive breast surgery soon. I've heard about a new procedure called the DIEP flap and want to know if it would be a good option for me.
HPV: Facts to Know
Author: HealthyWomen
Published by: National Women's Health Resource Center, Inc., May 2010
HPV test or Pap test? Confused about which one you should have? And, when?
HealthyWomen can help you understand these important cervical cancer screening tests with your health needs in mind.
Order HPV: Facts to Know today. This handy postcard outlines the "who, what, where and how" for cervical cancer prevention.
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Colon Cancer Screening: Don't Delay It
"It was no big deal. I don't understand why people stress over it."
"The procedure itself was totally painless and relatively easy."
"It was a piece of cake."
Wednesday, Jan 20th 2010
Informed & Empowered by Donnalyn Giegerich's Story
Elyse Jankowski, HealthyWomen program assistant
"Less Fear, More Fun" were just a few of the words of wisdom shared yesterday by Donnalyn Giegerich, a dynamic speaker and sarcoma survivor, as she presented on the topic "Passion Is Always in Fashion."
I heard that the radiation from CT scans can cause cancer. What's the story?
Breast Self-Exam Shower Card
Author: HealthyWomen
Published by: National Women's Health Resource Center, Inc., April 2008
Finding and treating breast cancer early greatly increases your chances of surviving it. Hang this waterproof card in your shower as an easy reference and reminder for conducting breast self-exams. The card is 2 sided-both English and Spanish. Publication currently not available to order.
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Monday, Apr 22nd 2013
What You Need to Know About Colon Cancer
I'm a little late to announce that March was colon cancer awareness month. I guess I'm guilty of what a lot of us do when it comes to colon cancer awareness: ignore it or procrastinate thinking about it.
But what's important to realize is that colorectal cancer is an "equal opportunity employer," striking both men and women. It is responsible for 150,000 diagnoses (that's about 16 people every hour!) and 50,000 deaths annually in the United States.
Vitamin D May Help Prevent Uterine Fibroids
Women with adequate levels of the nutrient less likely to get the noncancerous growths, study shows
WEDNESDAY, April 17 (HealthDay News) -- Women with adequate levels of vitamin D are less likely to develop uterine fibroids than those with insufficient levels, a new study finds.
Breast Cancer Gene Tests Won't Help Most Women: Report
Checking for tumor-linked BRCA gene only benefits 10 percent of women, panel says.
MONDAY, April 1 (HealthDay News) -- The benefits of genetic testing to assess the risk of breast and ovarian cancers linked to the BRCA gene are limited to a small number of women, a new report indicates.
More Genetic Insights Into 3 Types of Cancer
DNA 'typos' point to increased risk in breast, prostate and ovarian disease, large international study found
By Barbara Bronson Gray
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, March 27 (HealthDay News) -- Critical clues to understanding who is at the greatest risk for particular types of cancer may be found in "spelling mistakes" contained in a person's DNA.
