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What are the risk factors for endometrial cancer?   created at May 05, 2009   186   Risk factors for endometrial cancer include older age,obesity,prolonged estrogen exposure (e.g.early menarche,late menopause,nulliparity,infertility treatments),polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),a family history of endometrial,breast,ovarian,or colon cancer...

Understanding Your Risk: How Likely Are You to Get Breast Cancer?   created at May 03, 2009   140   Your risk of developing breast cancer depends on many factors,including your age,family history (especially if a close relative had breast cancer at a young age),genetic mutations (like BRCA1 and BRCA2),race / ethnicity,density of your breast tissue,lifest...

Debunking the Myth: Understanding Mammogram Discomfort   created at May 03, 2009   141   Mammograms are a crucial tool in breast cancer screening, but many women may hesitate to undergo this procedure due to concerns about discomfort or pain. Let's address the common question: Is a mammogram painful?Discomfort vs. Pain: During a mammogram, the...

Listening to Your Body: Understanding the Symptoms of Cervical Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   195   Cervical cancer often begins as precancerous changes that quietly develop without causing pain or noticeable symptoms. In fact, these changes often go undetected unless a woman undergoes a pelvic exam and a Pap test, underscoring the importance of regular ...

Decoding the Pelvic Exam: A Comprehensive Women's Health Assessment   created at May 04, 2009   142   During a pelvic exam, your doctor conducts a thorough evaluation of key reproductive organs, including the uterus, vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, and rectum. The objective is to detect any abnormalities in their shape or size, providing valuabl...

What are the side effects of Hodgkin's disease treatment?   created at May 22, 2009   119   The methods used to treat Hodgkin's disease are very powerful. The treatment often causes side effects, both short-term and permanent. Side effects depend on the type of treatment and on the part of the body being treated. Also, each patient may respond di...