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October 31, 2008
Cervical cancer is a malignant cancer of the cervix uteri or cervical area. It has been found that the Human Papilomavirus (HPV) Infection is a the cause for approximately 70% all cervical cancer. Other co-factors are HIV infections, chlamyudia infection, dietary factors, hormonal contraceptions, ..
October 30, 2008
Evidence exists that suggests that ovarian cysts may be inherited. Heredity may play a big role in why ovarian cysts are formed in certain women. If a woman has ovarian cysts, more than like her mother, sister and aunts may have or suffered from them too.Although ovarian cysts may be inherited, it ..
October 29, 2008
Cervical cancer is the second most common malignancy in women worldwide, and it remains a leading cause of cancer-related death for women in developing countries. Cervical cancers usually affects women of middle age or older, but it may be diagnosed in any reproductive-aged woman. Cervical tumors ..
October 17, 2008
You've heard people say that you should try to find something good in a bad experience. Sometimes that task is very hard to undertake; Most of the time it seems downright impossible. Then, ever so often, a light shines and we are lead right straight into that “something good". Before you even .
October 02, 2008
I wanted to take the time to talk to you about how you can deal with fibroids cancer. This is when you get tumors in the uterus and surrounding organs. The good news about this condition is that these tumors aren't really cancerous. They just appear that way. Even though the tumors themselves ..
September 22, 2008
Healing ovarian cysts the natural way proved to be the only method that got rid of my cysts for good. Some people may have good results with the treatments offered by medical professionals but if you don't then the guide I used will probably be useful to you too.Firstly, I was prescribed estrogen ..
September 18, 2008
Cervical cancer, also known as invasive endometrial adenocarcinoma, is one of a woman's worst nightmares. It is a Cancer that forms in tissues of the cervix (organ connecting the uterus and vagina). It is usually a slow-growing disease that may not have symptoms but can be found with regular Pap ..
September 16, 2008
Reproduction is one of the most essential parts of life. However, there are many things that can alter this. One of those things that can alter this is ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer attacks the reproductive organs of a female, specifically the ovaries. It is the fifth leading cause of cancer ..
September 09, 2008
Because ovarian cancer can have such a high mortality rate, it's important that women be vigilant to watch out for possible ovarian cancer warning signs. A woman's chances of survival are strong if the ovarian cancer is caught early, but approximately 75% of women are diagnosed after it has ..
September 08, 2008
The HPV virus info is plain. An estimated 80% occurrence of anal cancer is associated with those who have HPV. Other links of HPV with cancer are those of tongue and tonsil cancer, and non-melanoma skin cancers in those persons who have compromised immune systems. 200,000 infants and children are ..
September 08, 2008
Most do not think of sexually transmitted diseases when they consider children. Unhappily, our kids do experience harmful effects from adults who catch sexually transmitted diseases. For example, a child, through accidental contact with diseased tissue, could be exposed to the HPV, as in ..
September 06, 2008
It is essential for every woman, especially those who are 35 years of age and above to recognize the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Even those women who have just a simple cyst or a benign growth on an ovary should take the proper precautions as this cyst could tend to develop into cancer during the ..
September 05, 2008
Out of the vast number and types of ailments and diseases assailing our society today, cancer seems to be the most formidable-perhaps because of the mystery that yet surrounds this dreadful disease. Of the many cancers, ovarian cancer ranks high in the top 5 as the cause of all cancer deaths in ..
September 03, 2008
I really hate talking about this subject but the more articles and documentation that is out there regarding this terrible disease, the better chance women will start to bother their doctors early enough. Please remember, the earlier the better, as it could be the difference between stage 1 and ..
September 02, 2008
Hi, my name is Colleen Marlett and as you know from my last article, I am a cancer survivor. I survived a rare and aggressive cancer called Small Cell Carcinoma of the Uterine Cervix, or SCCC. It is a rare form of cervical cancer and although Small Cell Cancer is not rare in the liver, lung or ..
August 24, 2008
Regular follow-up exams; including a pelvic exam, a pap test, and other laboratory tests, are very important for any woman who has been treated for changes to the cervix or for cervical cancer. The woman should have frequent tests and exams for several years so that the doctor can check for any ..
August 24, 2008
Ovarian cancer often has no symptoms (or only very mild ones) until it begins to spread beyond the ovaries. Unfortunately, there is no effective way of screening for ovarian cancer at this time. The effective treatment of ovarian cancer will be significantly increased if researchers can develop a ..
August 24, 2008
Uterine cancer starts in the cells lining the uterus. The uterus (or womb) is part of a woman's reproductive system. It is a small, hollow, pear-shaped organ in the pelvis. The lower part of the uterus is called the cervix. The cervix leads into the vagina. The uterus is mostly muscle. The lining .
August 24, 2008
Once diagnosed with ovarian cancer, a treatment plan, based on type and stage of the cancer is developed and put into motion by you and your health care team. However, once this has proven successful, there may be some side or after effects of the treatment that you have to contend with. Here in no .
August 24, 2008
In a previous article, we looked at some things women can do personally to help prevent ovarian cancer development. In this article, we'll look at things that can be done in conjunction with a doctor to help prevent the disease.One option, especially if a woman's family history suggests that she ..
August 24, 2008
Previously, we took a look at the first two stages in cervical cancer development. In this concluding piece, we take a look at the remaining three.In stage III, cancer has spread to the lower third of the vagina and may have spread to the pelvic wall and nearby lymph nodes. Stage III is divided ..
August 24, 2008
You may be wondering about ways to prevent ovarian cancer. There are several, some of which you can do yourself, and other which will require a doctor and surgery in some cases. Bear in mind, the ovarian cancer prevention tips listed here are no guarantee that the disease will not develop.First, ..
August 24, 2008
When being diagnosed for cervical cancer, it is important to know what stage it is in. This information will allow the doctor to plan the treatment according to how advanced the cancer is. There are 5 separate stages, several of which are subdivided.The first stage is Stage 0. In stage 0, cancer is .
August 24, 2008
In this article we will continue our look at the stages of uterine cancer.In stage III,the cancer reached an advanced phase but it is still located only in the pelvis.This stage has three subsections (A, B, C) which are based on where the cancer has spread to within the pelvis.In IIIA, the cancer ..
August 24, 2008
There are 4 main stages to uterine cancer, each of which is subdivided. In this article we will learn about the first two stages to this cancer.In stage I, based on how far the cancer has spread into the wall of the uterus, the uterine cancer is limited to just the uterus and has not spread to ..
August 24, 2008
In a previous article, we talked about the various risk factors of developing cervical cancer. But how would you go about actually reducing your risk. If you are a young woman in today's society, you might be concerned and wondering what you can do. Here are some suggestions.First off, one of the ..
August 24, 2008
There are several things associated with ovarian cancer that may increase your risk of developing the disease. These include but are not limited to:- History of ovarian cancer in your immediate family.- Age (over 50 years). Most cases occur after menopause, which usually takes place around the age ..
August 24, 2008
It is important to eat well during cancer treatment. Eating well means getting enough calories to maintain a good weight and enough protein to keep up your strength. Good nutrition often helps people with cancer feel better and have more energy.But eating well can be difficult. You may not feel ..
August 24, 2008
Cervical cancer attacks the cells in the cervix, gradually changing them. Since abnormal cervical cell changes rarely cause symptoms, it is important to have regular screening. If cervical cell changes progress to cervical cancer, symptoms may develop.Symptoms of cervical cancer may include:- ..
August 24, 2008
In previous articles, we touched on various aspects of ovarian cancer such as symptoms, treatments (both alternative and conventional), and risks. But what are the stages of ovarian cancer?The stages for ovarian cancer number 5, with stages I, II and III subdivided. Any discussion on stages must ..
August 24, 2008
Once someone has been diagnosed with cervical cancer, they often wonder (along with treatment options, recovery time, and lifestyle changes) what their prognosis or their chance of recovery is and how long they will live.This is a fair question and cervical cancer prognosis depends on a number of ..
August 24, 2008
There is no standardized screening process for the detection of ovarian cancer. However, if your doctor suspects, after reviewing any symptoms you have, that you may have ovarian cancer, he will suggest that you take one or more of the following diagnostic procedures:A pelvic examination. in this ..
August 24, 2008
In a previous article, we learned what uterine cancer is, but what is our risk for developing this disease? A woman's risk of developing uterine cancer is related to her lifetime exposure to the female hormone, estrogen. Anything that increases a woman's exposure to estrogen also increases her ..
August 23, 2008
Once treatment has concluded, depending on the type of treatment and the stage that the cervical cancer was in, you will most likely feel some side effects. Here are a few, based on the three most common treatments: surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.Surgery:It takes time to heal after ..
August 23, 2008
In a previous article, we took a look at the first two stages of ovarian cancer. We can now turn our attention to the last two.In stage III, the cancer is becoming more advanced as in addition to being in one or both ovaries, the cancer has spread past the pelvis to the abdominal lining and may ..
August 23, 2008
According to statistics, ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer among women and the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 20,000 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed this year, and approximately 15,000 ..
August 23, 2008
The risk factors for developing cervical cancer are well understood. There is now a vaccine to protect young women from the strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) which is what causes most cervical cancers; and, with regular Pap tests, the early stages can easily be identified. This virus is ..
August 23, 2008
If you are concerned about the possibility of developing uterine cancer, one of the ways you can ease your mind is by know about and watching for, the symptoms associated with it.The following are the most common symptoms of uterine cancer. However, each individual may experience symptoms ..
August 23, 2008
Cervical cancer, that is cancer of the cervix, is a type of cancer that is slow to develop, and targets, as you would expect, the cervix. Since this is an important part of the female anatomy, it is best to know what your options are when trying to design a cervical cancer treatment plan.The first ..
August 23, 2008
Although people may be aware of ovarian cancer, some treatments and even some symptoms, what they may not know is that ovarian cancer is not one single disease.In fact, there are actually more than 30 types and subtypes of ovarian tumors. Scientists have grouped them into three broad categories, ..
August 22, 2008
Ovarian cancer is the very common cause of cancer death among women in the United States. Chemotherapy is the better and very effective treatment to cure it. It is often given after surgery if the cancer was not removed at operation or if there is any high risk of tiny cancer cells left behind.For ..
August 18, 2008
For many people the very word “cancer" conjures up images of an incurable disease. Typically a disease that is quite often life-threatening. Cervical cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that in the year 2004, 1,892 ..
August 10, 2008
The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus that leads to the vagina or birth canal. Like many organs in the body, the cervix can develop cancer. Cervical cancer usually develops very slowly over time. Before cancer appears in the cervix, dysphasia happens. Dysphasia is where the cells of the .
August 03, 2008
Ovarian cyst bleeding is not a common symptom for all the types of such cysts. Bleeding usually occurs when the sacs found on the lining or in the ovary rupture. The pain that is felt when this happens depends on the size of the cysts and on their nature. Ruptured cysts cause as much pain as cysts ..
July 31, 2008
Ovarian cysts are an increasingly common gynaecological problem, particularly in women between the ages of 30 and 60. Most types of ovarian cysts are harmless and go away without any treatment, but when this does not happen, problems can occur.An ovarian cyst is a sac or pouch that develops in or ..
July 28, 2008
It is not a common thing for women to have complex ovarian cyst. However, when this happens, the symptoms and the complications that may appear are very serious. Unlike the usual sacs filled with fluid that are found in the ovaries or on their lining, a complex ovarian cyst is characterized by ..
July 27, 2008
Ovarian cysts are known to sometimes heal themselves. In essence, your body will resolve its own issues. Not all ovarian cysts are that friendly though. Some are painful and just want to react to anything you do to your body, or put IN your body. If you have ovarian cysts, you might want to steer ..
July 18, 2008
Ovarian cancer is a disease that afflicts up to 25,000 women in America every year. This disease begins with tumors in the ovaries, but the disease spreads as the tumors eventually attack other parts of the body. Some women have their ovaries removed when the disease is caught at an early stage. ..
April 29, 2008
Nothing is more precious than our children. Yet the pharmaceutical and mainstream medical society want to use them for experimentation. There are no statistics on what the longterm medical effects of the HPV vaccine will produce. Do you want to take the chance of possibly causing the cervical ..
April 11, 2008
Cervical cancer: malignant cancer of the cervix uteri or cervical area. It may present with vaginal bleeding but symptoms may be absent until the cancer is in its advanced stages, which has made cervical cancer the focus of intense screening efforts using the Pap smear. In developed countries, the ..
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