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...
When should you worry about abnormal vaginal bleeding?
If you’ve never had a regular menstrual period before, you might not know what qualifies as “abnormal” bleeding from the vagina.
So...
Stage 4 cervical cancer survivor thankful for immunotherapy clinical trial
Looking back, Paulette Burkhart believes the fatigue she began experiencing in 2023 was not because she needed to take vitamins or get more...
What is dysplasia?
“Dysplasia” is the scientific term for “abnormal cells,” which don’t look the way they’re supposed to under a microscope. These abnormal cells are not considered cancer in and of themselves, but they do have the potential to become cancer someday, if left untreated. That’s why dysplasia is considered a precancerous condition.
So, how do you know if you have dysplasia? What causes it? And, how is dysplasia treated? Here...
‘How I knew I had cervical cancer’: 4 survivors describe their symptoms
Like many women diagnosed with cervical cancer, Linda Emery didn’t initially have any symptoms. She didn’t even know she had the disease...
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...
What is a total pelvic exenteration?
“Exenteration” refers to a complex surgery in which organs, bones and other structures are removed from the pelvis in order to treat cancer...
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...
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...
What are polyps?
You may already have heard about colon polyps. These abnormal cell growths are more likely to develop as we age. They occur in the colon and...