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Types of Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
The following are some of the common types of gynecological surgery: Hysterectomy - A hysterectomy is when the uterus and the cervix (the cervix is the bottom portion of the ...
Cancer Treatment & Exercise
8/08 In a recent Canadian study, 94 percent of women who walked five days a week were able to continue working throughout their treatment, as opposed to just 81 percent ...
Sexuality Issues and Cancer
Sexuality Questions How will my cancer and its treatment affect my desire for sex and my sexual function? How long will these changes last? What can I do about them? ...
Colonoscopy – What to Expect
A colonoscopy is a diagnostic examination that allows a doctor to look inside the entire colon and rectum. It is used to determine the cause of colorectal problems. It is ...
Fecal Occult Blood Tests – What to Expect
The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is a diagnostic examination used to detect blood in the feces (stool). Blood in the stool may be a sign of colorectal cancer or ...
CT Scan – What to Expect
A computed tomography (CT) scan, also called a CAT scan, is a diagnostic exam used to detect tumors, determine the stage of the disease and whether cancerous cells have spread, ...
PET Scan – What to Expect
A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is a diagnostic examination used to detect cancer, determine the stage of cancer, and evaluate the effectiveness of cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or ...
Endometrial Biopsy – What to Expect
An endometrial biopsy is a way for your doctor to take a small sample of the lining of the uterus (endometrium). The sample is looked at under a microscope for ...
Biopsy – What to Expect
A biopsy is a medical procedure that is almost always required to make a definitive cancer diagnosis; it provides the most accurate analysis of tissue. Often, doctors will recommend a ...
In Memoriam of Senator Ted Kennedy
I feel very saddened by the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy. His is a great loss for our country because he was the kind of fearless maverick that we need ...
How does my doctor know I have Melanoma Skin Cancer?
Q: What do I do if my doctor thinks I might have cancer? A: You should feel free to ask any question that's on your mind, no matter how small ...
Obesity Raises Cancer Risk
The more weight you carry on your body, the greater your odds of developing cancer, British researchers report. This is true not only of fairly common cancers such as colon ...
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