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Exclusive Interview with Fran Drescher
The star of "The Nanny" opens up about her cancer journey.
Weight Loss Tied to Lower Risk of Uterine Cancer
Weight loss may lower older women's risk of cancer of the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, a new study suggests.
Gene Mutation Tied to Breast Cancer Raises Uterine Cancer Risk Too
Women with a gene mutation known as BRCA1 have an increased risk for a deadly form of uterine cancer, a new study finds.
Ridding the World of Cervical Cancer
The World Health Organization has a plan to rid the entire planet of cervical cancer. Here's what you need to know about this commonly diagnosed disease.
Don’t Put Off Your Screening and Vaccination for Cervical Cancer
Screening and vaccination are vital for preventing cervical cancer, and women need to know the preventive tools available
Ending the Stigma Around Cancers Caused by HPV
HPV causes head and neck cancers, among others. What can we do to end the stigma around these illnesses?
How I Overcame Anal Cancer and Threw a Huge Party
No one ever told me my HPV diagnosis could lead to anal cancer. Now I'm on a mission to educate people, save lives and dispel the stigma around this increasingly common disease.
New American Cancer Society Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines: Statement from HealthyWomen CEO Beth Battaglino, RN-C
It's important to understand what the new guidelines mean for women's health. Education and collaboration with health care providers is key.
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