MEDICAL NEWS Our understanding of cancer has expanded rapidly in recent decades. As a result, cancer treatment continues to improve. However, prevention and early detection are important steps to fight cancer. Identifying breast cancer before it has the chance to spread is one of the best ways to improve breast cancer survival. In general, the […]
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MEDICAL NEWS HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccines that are often recommended to help prevent infections related to cervical and other cancers should not discourage women from also getting a Pap smear, UT Southwestern Medical Center cancer experts said. “Women should continue to be screened even if they have undergone HPV vaccination. The vaccine does not target
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Women’s Health Violence uses force, power, or threats to cause physical or emotional harm on purpose. Abuse is one form of violence. It can be emotional, physical, financial, and/or sexual. It may not be easy to admit that you are the victim of abuse. You may be confused about what to do or how to
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Women’s Health If you experience any of these symptoms, see a gynecologist. * Heavy, painful, irregular, or missed menstrual periods. Bleeding between menstrual periods. * Lower abdominal pain or cramping. * Vaginal irritation, discharge, or painful intercourse. Bleeding after intercourse. * Lumps, thickening, or tenderness in the breasts. Also see a gynecologist for a yearly
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