October 24, 2015 The real importance of getting a pap smear and pelvic exam In 2012, I was shocked to learn that new guidelines issued by the The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists stated that women should wait three to five years between pap smears, which are the primary method of screening for cervical cancer.
October 24, 2015 Tampon test for ovarian cancer shows promise Tampons could one day help doctors spot early-stage ovarian cancer in women at high risk for this deadly disease, a small new study suggests.
October 24, 2015 13 ovarian cancer warning signs you should never ignore The American Cancer Society estimates that about 21,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year, and although it’s rare, it’s also the deadliest of all female reproductive cancers.
October 23, 2015 New method shows promise for urine cancer test Detecting diseases such as cancer could one day be done with a urine test, if a new technique demonstrated in two new studies proves to be safe and effective in people.
October 23, 2015 Mystery woman with amnesia identified by family A woman who was found unwell in California five months ago with no recollection of who she was has been identified by her family.
October 23, 2015 Atlanta Braves legend Tom Glavine raising awareness of childhood cancer When National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Glavine and his wife, Christine, volunteered to help a local family with a child battling cancer, they were surprised to learn how little was being done in the field to find a cure.
February 5, 2015 Fears of addiction keep cancer patients from getting pain relief Fears of opioid abuse and addiction might be keeping patients with advanced cancer from getting enough pain medicine, researchers say.
November 20, 2014 Early Detection is Key to Curing Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of gynecological cancer deaths in the nation, according to the Ovarian Cancer Institute. While early detection is the key to survival, ovarian cancer easily slips under the radar. Here is a basic guide to ovarian cancer:
