By Maria Markella
The cervix is part of a woman’s reproductive system. Doctors cannot explain why some women develop cervical cancer while others do not. What we do know is that there are risk factors which make some women more vulnerable, to develop cervical cancer, than others.
These risk factors increase the possibility of developing […]

By Jeanette Pollock
First you need to know just exactly what a pelvic exam is. It is an exam of the vagina, cervix and uterus that is done by a doctor or some other qualified health care professional. Pelvic exams should start to be done at least a few years after a woman begins to have […]

By Jeanette Pollock
There are four specific stages of ovarian cancer. Knowing these stages will help you to determine what your treatment options are and what symptoms to look for so you can get the upper hand on the silent killer.
Stage one is when the cancer is limited to the ovaries only. Within this there are […]

By Jeanette Pollock
The newest advancement in ovarian cancer detection is an yearly CA 125 blood test to help screen against ovarian cancer. Many have dismissed this new test as being a false advertisement and not worth checking out or talking to their over with their doctor. However, this isn’t the case.
The CA 125 test is […]

By Jeanette Pollock
Ovarian germ cell tumors are a disease in which cancer cells form in the egg cells of the ovary. These tumors typically begin in the reproductive cells of the body. This form of ovarian cancer typically occurs in teenager girls or young women and usually only effects one of the ovaries not both.
It […]

By Jeanette Pollock
Ovarian cancer is termed a silent disease because it typically isn’t found until it is in the advanced stages. In most of these cases by the time the cancer is detected it has already spread to other parts of the abdomen. However, there are some early warning signs that can help you to […]

By Jeanette Pollock
There are ways to reduce your risk factors for ovarian cancer. You may want to consider looking into the research and finding a good strategy that works for you. The following are a few ideas on prevention tactics you might want to add to your life so you can reduce your risk of […]

By Jeanette Pollock
Ovarian cancer is a serious and silent disease amongst women. Certain families may even have a history of ovarian cancer. Those with a family history of ovarian cancer are at an increased risk of developing it themselves. While you can’t completely do away with the risk of ovarian cancer through diet and exercise […]

By Jeanette Pollock
Today doctors still do not know exactly what causes women to get ovarian cancer. However, research has helped to identify certain risk factors that can lead to ovarian cancer or make a person more susceptible to ovarian cancer. The risk factors will increase a persons chance of developing ovarian cancer.
Through research and statistics […]

By Jeanette Pollock
Uterine fibroid tumors or leiomyomas are among the most common tumors among women. In fact, it is apparent in 25-50% of women, says American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Uterine fibroid tumors are typically non-cancerous; however, there is still the need to be aware of these tumors and some dangers it may bring […]