9 Lifestyle changes lowering risk of breast cancer
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It is estimated that in 2017, there will be 252,710 new cases of the disease with one in eight women who will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.
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8 common myths about breast cancer
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Here are some common mistaken beliefs that have circulated over time that women no longer need to accept as the truth:
Read MoreDebunking 8 mistaken beliefs about breast cancer
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When we hear of a woman who has been diagnosed with cancer, most of us tend to assume it is breast cancer.
Read More7 foods helping women fight off cancer
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Every day, each of us should make wise food choices to feed our body what it needs to function at its optimal best.
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Can a Vaccine Really Prevent Cervical Cancer?
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There are many different types of cancers and for women, cervical cancer can be a real concern.
Read MoreWhy breasts are often not symmetrical
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The average breasts weighs between 7-10 ounces and are primarily composed of 12 to 20 lobules that spread out from the nipple like the spokes in a bicycle tire.
Read MoreTop 5 health threats women face
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Discover the top 5 threats to a woman’s health and begin today minimizing that danger to overall well-being and quality of life.
Read More5 facts every woman should know about 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.
Read MoreJust One Drink a Day Raises Breast Cancer Risk
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The risk is not minimal, either. Drinking the equivalent of a small glass of wine or beer a day – 10 grams of alcohol – increases pre-menopausal breast cancer risk by 5 percent and post-menopausal breast cancer risk by 9 percent. For most Americans, a standard drink is 14 grams of alcohol.
Read MoreCervical cancer screening still important as women age
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Cervical cancer – typically associated with affecting women younger than age 50 – is a disease that can also be found within women who have not had a hysterectomy or her cervix surgically removed. This is news from a recent study published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine called Cervical Cancer Screening and Incidence by Age: Unmet Needs Near and After the Stopping Age for Screening.
Read MoreBreast Cancer and Low-Dose Aspirin
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You may be taking low-dose aspirin regularly because its blood-thinning powers are known to stave off heart disease, but some California researchers may have just given you another reason. Their findings indicate that taking low-dose aspirin at least three times per week may reduce a woman's risk of breast cancer by up to 20 percent.
Read MoreTreatment options for ovarian cancer
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Up to 85 percent of women experience recurrence of high-grade serous ovarian cancer — the most common subtype of ovarian cancer — after standard treatment with the chemotherapy drug carboplatin.
Read MoreNot Your Momma’s Mammogram
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That could be the tagline for a new report just published in JAMA Internal Medicine. A study has shown that over 80 percent of doctors are still recommending annual mammograms for women in their early 40s, even though guideline changes have pushed back the age for yearly breast cancer screening.
Read MoreBartholin's Cyst
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Cysts – sac-like lumps filled with fluid, air or other substances – can occur just about anywhere in your body, and are typically no cause for alarm. Bartholin's cysts – those which occur when the vagina's Bartholin's glands become obstructed – are no different. They are, in fact, relatively common, most often forming after childbirth or surgery.
Read More9 ways women can lower risk of breast cancer
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The one cancer for woman that makes them take notice the most is breast cancer. This is understandable since other than lung cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. It is estimated that in 2017, there will be 252,710 new cases of the disease with one in eight women who will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.
Read MoreTop Cancers Affecting Women
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There are 5 common cancer the affect women the most. Understanding your individual risk for these cancers is the first step in minimizing the risk and even preventing the disease. Yes, breast cancer is first on the list but you may be surprised at some of the other common cancers common in women.
Read MoreOvarian Cancer Screening: What Women Need to Know
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Most women know the drill when it comes to screening for breast cancer and skin cancer, but many are unaware of the protocol and risk for ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women. This equates to about 250,000 women newly diagnosed annually, and 140,000 annual deaths from ovarian cancer. Although ovarian cancer can occur at any age, women above the age of 60 are at higher risk. Statistically, about half of diagnoses occur in women 63 years old and above. When diagnosis occurs in younger women, the cases are often more aggressive.
Read MoreHYSTERECTOMY AT NJ HOSPITAL ALLEGEDLY SPREAD CANCER IN WOMAN'S BODY
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A woman suffering from an aggressive form of cancer is suing a New Jersey hospital for using a potentially dangerous device that she says spread cancer cells through her body during what was supposed to be a routine hysterectomy. 43 year-old Viviana Ruscitto was a patient at Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ. She said a power morcellator was used to cut and shred tissue so it could be sucked out through a tiny opening during the minimally invasive operation.During the procedure, it spread cancer cells through her abdomen, according to The Record of Bergen County.
Read MoreCan a Hysterectomy Help Spread Uterine Cancer?
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The FBI is investigating a surgical device used typically in hysterectomy procedures (removal of the uterus) that may cause uterine cancer to spread. They're also looking into the Johnson & Johnson, the largest manufacturer of the tool. Evidence may suggest they know about the tool's hazards before pulling it off the market in 2014.
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