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How does my doctor know I have cervical cancer?
If you’re having symptoms that are like those of cervical cancer, your doctor will want to know why. Your doctor will ask some questions regarding the following: Medical history Smoking ...
How does my doctor know I have breast cancer?
If you’re having symptoms of breast cancer or have something suspicious that has shown up on a previous test, your doctor will want to follow up. Your doctor is likely ...
Beauty Marks – One woman’s quest to celebrate cancer scars as a symbol of strength
If you’re a woman, there is a one in eight chance that at some point in your life you will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Also according to the American ...
How does my doctor know I have Stomach Cancer?
Q: What do I do if I think I have stomach cancer? A: If there is any reason to suspect stomach cancer, your doctor will ask you questions about risk ...
Drugs from Vegetables May Target Melanoma Tumors
THURSDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- A drug based on compounds extracted from cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage could offer a potent and safe treatment against melanoma, Penn ...
Understanding Your Diagnosis
Having a clear understanding of your diagnosis is your starting point. (As you move through the diagnostic process -- from detection of your cancer to, perhaps, surgery -- you'll learn ...
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, ...
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