3 gynecologic cancer myths, busted
There are a lot of misconceptions around gynecologic cancers and the doctors who treat them.
So, beware if someone tries to tell you that:
Pap tests can screen you for anything other than cervical cancer, All you need to diagnose ovarian cancer is an elevated CA-125 level, or Gynecologic oncologists can treat you for breast cancer, too.Not one of those claims is true.
Gynecologic oncologists Pamela Soliman, M.D...
Stage III cervical cancer survivor: Why I no longer skip my well-woman exams
When I was diagnosed with stage III cervical cancer this past spring, it came as a shock. I hadn’t been feeling well for several months, but...
HPV vaccine: What age is too late?
Nearly 80% of men and women get the human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives, mainly through intimate skin-to-skin contact....
10 cancer symptoms women shouldn't ignore
If you’re a relatively healthy young woman, cancer may not even be on your radar yet. But it should be, regardless of your age or family history.
Why? Because each year, more than 375,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Another 106,000 are diagnosed with gynecologic cancers, such as endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer or cervical cancer. And while most of...
When should you worry about your menstrual cycle?
Abnormal vaginal bleeding can be a symptom of several gynecologic cancers, including cervical, endometrial (uterine) and vaginal. But if you...
Demystifying the well-woman: What to expect during this annual exam
If you’ve never had a well-woman exam before, you might be wondering what to expect. Is it similar to an annual physical? Which parts of your...
Committed to making cervical cancer screening easier
When it comes to eliminating cervical cancer, prevention and screening are vital. Behavioral science and cancer researcher Jane Montealegre...
6 pap smear questions, answered
It's a procedure that goes by many names: Pap smear, Papanicolaou test, Pap test, cytology or simply a ‘Pap.’
At MD Anderson, we refer...
I have HPV. Now what?
We all hope the awkwardness is over after we get our Pap and HPV tests. So hearing that you have tested positive for HPV can be a blow...
HPV tests with self-collection: What to know
This month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved self-collection to test for HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer. As a researcher...