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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 Cancer Society, more than 180,000 women were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer last year...
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 factors and symptoms and do a complete physical exam. The doctor will feel your abdomen to see if...
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 State College of Medicine researchers say.
In mice, a...
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 the details of your unique situation.) Here are the essential...
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 uterus) are surgically removed. This is often done through an incision (...
