A quick quiz on cervical cancer

A quick quiz on cervical cancer

Cervical cancer has a way of subtly sneaking up on a woman.  Often, the first sign she even has it is getting the call from her gynecologist’s office stating she has an abnormal Pap test – the only cancer the Pap test screens for is cervical cancer

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Foods influence on when a woman begins menopause

Foods influence on when a woman begins menopause

How old you are when you go through menopause could be influenced by the foods you eat.  This news is according to a recent study published online by the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 

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12 signs and symptoms of cancer women shouldn’t ignore

12 signs and symptoms of cancer women shouldn’t ignore

When it comes to women, they are generally quite astute to any bodily changes.  The problem is women’s bodies are always changing over the course of their life.  However, what may seem normal could actually be a sign of possible cancer.


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Major study finds early-stage breast cancer patients can safely skip chemotherapy

Major study finds early-stage breast cancer patients can safely skip chemotherapy

One of the biggest causes of side effects in many cancer patients is chemotherapy.  For women with breast cancer, there are many ramifications for their health depending on the type of chemotherapy used. 

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Reduce breast cancer risk with exercise

Reduce breast cancer risk with exercise

Over the years, studies have shown a positive correlation of women who regularly participate in some sort of physical activity and the role exercise has in not only reducing breast cancer risk but also suggesting it as a preventative measure.

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