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Body Fat and Gynecological Cancer

By | 12/5/12 11:01 a.m.
Tags: cervical cancer, diet, endometrial cancer, gynecological cancer, gynecology, healthy diet, ovarian cancer, overweight, uterine cancer

A woman’s first defense against uterine cancer is staying in shape.

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A Personal Story of Personalized Cancer Care

By | 7/30/12 6:00 a.m.
Tags: BRCA, breast cancer, breast cancer awareness month 2012, family history, mastectomy, oophorectomy, ovarian cancer, personalized healthcare

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.

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Targeting Tumors

By | 7/3/12 6:00 a.m.
Tags: abdominal cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, colorectal cancer, HIPEC, ovarian cancer

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.

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Hysterectomies: Are They Always Non-Negotiable?

By | 5/21/12 2:15 p.m.
Tags: adenomyosis, cervical cancer, endometriosis, fibroids, hysterectomy, ovarian cancer, ovarian cysts, PMS, uterine cancer, uterine prolapse

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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