Archive for the 'Cancer' Category

Preparing For Ovarian Cyst Surgery

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

By Ovette Kline
When you have been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst, whether benign or malignant, it often comes as a shock; even more so if you are told that you have to endure a surgery in order for it to be removed. However, today, the procedure for ovarian cyst surgery has changed. Laparoscopy, which involves […]

What to Expect With Ovarian Cyst Removal

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

By Ovette Kline
For those women who are unlucky enough to experience an ovarian cyst that does not dissolve on its own, surgery for ovarian cyst removal is an option. There are several considerations when preparing for surgery that women should be aware of. Most women feel more comfortable knowing exactly what to expect in regards […]

Removal of an Ovarian Cyst - Modern Medical Treatment Options For Sufferer’s Like You

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

By Jay Taylor
Without knowing or feeling anything, any woman may have had an ovarian cyst. Those that are proven to be harmless will most likely burst and be gone the natural way. These types of ovarian cysts, often called physiological or functional cyst occur all throughout the ovulation cycle.
On the other hand, there are types […]

Causes of Cervical Cancer and Effective Treatments

Monday, March 30th, 2009

By Mary Helen Sutherland
The recent, high profile death of Jade Goody, a star of British reality TV, from cervical cancer, has increased public awareness of this deadly disease.
Cervical cancer takes the lives of approximately 253,500 women, worldwide, each year, according to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC). This threat has lead to a concerted research […]

What You Should Know About Cervix Cancer and Female Libido

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

By Victoria Ramirez
What is libido?
Libido or low sex drive in women is also known as HSDD or hypoactive sexual desire disorder. It is a deficiency or absence of sexual fantasies and the desire for sexual activity, as defined by APA or American Psychiatric Association.
What is the cause of a low libido in women?
Low libido varies […]

Are Your Ovarian Cysts Bleeding? Helpful Information You Need to Know About This Condition

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

By Jay Taylor
Not all women with ovarian cysts suffer from ovarian cyst bleeding, which is particularly rare symptom of the condition. The pain a woman experiences depends on the nature and size of the cysts. Painful cysts include ruptured cysts and misshapen cysts which are bleeding and infected. Ovarian cysts bleeding can result to a […]

Cervical Cancer Symptoms and Signs - Lessons to Be Learned From Jade Goody

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

By Arunraj V.S.
Jade Goody’s death from cervical cancer has taught us that we need to be careful about this killer disease. There are lessons to be learnt from the Jade Goody episode so that we keep a careful watch of possible cervical cancer symptoms, signs and possible cure.
Cervical cancer ranks first among cancers in women […]

3 Potential Ovarian Cancer Treatments

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

By Thomas Parker
Ovarian cancer is a condition that develops when the ovary cells start to grow in a rapid and uncontrollable way. This then leads to the formation of a cancerous tumour which can have a number of undesirable side effects including constipation and stomach pain. It is most prevalent in women aged 50 years […]

5 Useful Ovarian Cancer Tests

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

By Thomas Parker
Ovarian cancer is contracted by around 7,000 women in the UK each year. It generally affects older women and develops when the cells of the ovary start to grow in a rapid and out of control way. There are a number of symptoms associated with ovarian cancer including a bloated stomach, irregular periods […]

Your Alternatives to the Gardasil - HPV Vaccine

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

By Jackie Martin
Nothing is more precious than our children. Yet the pharmaceutical and mainstream medical society want to use them for experimentation. There are no statistics on what the longterm medical effects of the HPV vaccine will produce. Do you want to take the chance of possibly causing the cervical cancer that your child gets […]