Cervical Cancer

In Europe and America, for over 50 years, routine use of the Pap test to screen for cervical cancer during gynecological examinations has reduced deaths from Cervical Cancer by more than 70%. It is hoped with widespread vaccination and improved screening strategies, fewer and fewer women will be...

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Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are benign (not cancer) growths that develop from the muscle tissue of the uterus. They also are called leiomyomas or myomas. The size, shape, and location of fibroids can vary greatly. They may be present inside the uterus, on its outer surface or within its wall, or attached to it by a...

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Ovarian Cancer

Cancer occurs when cells in an area of the body grow abnormally. Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common cancer among women. There are three types of ovarian cancer: (1) epithelial ovarian cancer, (2) germ cell cancer and (3) stromal cell cancer.Epithelial ovarian cancer is the most...

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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Cancer occurs when cells in an area of the body grow abnormally. The endometrium is the lining layer of the uterine cavity where most uterine cancers begin because of cancerous changes in the lining. In the most common type of uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, cells in the endometrial lining...

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Cancer After-care

To deal with cancer, you also need to deal with stress. And the way you handle stress can have a huge impact on the way you and your health team manage cancer.Stress is a normal response to feeling threatened or to facing a challenge you’re not sure you can meet. It can be chronic...

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