Q. What is cervical cancer? A. Cervical cancer is a serious disease in which some cells in your cervix become abnormal (unhealthy), multiply out of control, and can damage healthy parts of your body. The cervix is the...
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StopGettingSick TeamMonthly Breast Self-Examinations
The American Cancer Society suggests all women over the age of 20 should examine their breasts once a month. The best way for women to discover a lump early is to take the time to know her own breasts and to examine...
Breast Cancer Overview
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Study confirms breast cancer risk in continuous combined hormone therapy
Risk begins to return to normal after women stop taking hormones Researchers confirmed that a daily, combined dose of estrogen and progestin increases breast cancer risk in post menopausal women, but added that this...
Q. What check-ups and tests do i need and how often should I get them?
Test Frequency Blood pressure measurements every 1-2 years Breast Exams monthly SELF exams; annual physician Mammography after age 40, every 1-2 years; check with your doctor for your personal risk needs Cholesterol...
