Taking your birth control pill continuously to avoid your period is safe and offers other benefits as well.
7 Key Questions to Ask Your Oncologist
What have you wondered about, but were afraid to ask your oncologist? What might you just not think to ask? Get an oncologist’s advice about what questions you should ask your doctor before cancer treatment begins.
Drug Can Help You Avoid Infertility from Chemotherapy
A new study shows that a hormone-blocking drug taken during chemotherapy can help young female breast cancer patients avoid ovary damage caused by chemotherapy and go on to have children later.
Fertility After Cancer: Know Your Options
Most cancer treatments affect fertility for both men and women. In most cases there are ways to maintain the ability to become pregnant or father a child, by freezing sperm, eggs, embryos, or ovarian tissue.
Hormone Therapy: Know the Facts
Hormone Therapy is one of the best ways for women to get relief from the symptoms of menopause, but a lot of misinformation about this valuable treatment persists. Get the facts about HT’s benefits and risks.
Body Fat and Gynecological Cancer
A woman’s first defense against uterine cancer is staying in shape.
A Personal Story of Personalized Cancer Care
Dana Kachurchak faced tough decisions about her risk for ovarian cancer and breast cancer. With family history, genetic testing and personal advice, she didn't have to make those decisions alone.
Targeting Tumors
What if you could attack cancer cells without destroying healthy tissue? HIPEC treatment does just that, and it is improving outcomes for people with certain abdominal cancers.
Hysterectomies: Are They Always Non-Negotiable?
A hysterectomy has major implications for your body and life. If your doctor suggests a hysterectomy to treat one of the following benign conditions, you may want to get a second opinion.
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