According to the National Cancer Institute (a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services), approximately 39.5% of women – nearly four in 10 – will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. The most common forms of the disease in women are skin, lung, breast, colorectal, cervical, and ovarian
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Women’s Health Doctor Discusses Health Issues Specific to Women
Men and women do have a lot in common, but there are also marked differences between them. Women, for example, face their own unique health challenges, such as risks for pregnancy issues, menopause complications, and breast and gynecological disorders. In an effort to provide our patients with useful information to guide them along the path
Read MoreWhat Causes Ovarian Tumors?
The ovaries are a unique and necessary part of the female reproductive system. There are two ovaries on either side of the uterus, responsible for producing eggs (ova) that travel through the fallopian tubes to the uterus. When the eggs are fertilized by sperm, a fetus can grow, and a baby can be conceived. Besides
Read MoreAn Overview of Gynecological Cancer
Every woman, unfortunately, is at some risk of developing gynecological cancer, especially if you have a family history of the disease. Research shows that approximately 100,000 women are diagnosed with a form of it every year in the United States, and 30 percent of all cases result in death. Here is a basic overview of
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