Breast cancer and cervical cancer are two of the most potentially aggressive and fatal types of women’s cancer, so women know to visit their OB/GYN annually in order to have checks and tests for any precancerous indicators. If these cancers are caught early, they can usually be cured. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: How HPV Vaccination Can Help Save Lives
Cervical cancer impacts about 12,000 American women annually. The survival rate is about 91 percent, a statistic that has improved – and can continue to improve – with education and prevention strategies. Let’s look at one of these strategies – the HPV vaccine. What Is HPV? HPV stands for human papillomavirus, a sexually-transmitted microorganism that
Read More5 Things to Know About Robotic Surgery For Gynecologic Cancer
Medical technology continues to improve and innovate the way surgeons can perform surgery. Robotic surgery was approved by the FDA in 2005 and is a relatively new less-invasive technique, but different from both laparoscopic and open surgery. Before undergoing any kind of surgery for gynecologic cancer, discuss with DeKalb Women’s Specialists these 5 things to know
Read More3 Types of Cervical Cancer and What You Should Know About Them
Cervical cancer was once one of the most common cancers affecting women. In past years, medical researchers have reported a significant decrease in incidences of cervical cancer, which has been attributed to increase in regular Pap tests being performed. Pap tests are a crucial part of preventing cervical cancer since they can detect precancerous lesions
Read MoreCervical Cancer Awareness Month: Life After Cancer
Hearing the news that your cancer is cured is one of the greatest and most relieving feelings! After the initial wave of happiness, however, you may have a lot of questions about what comes next. About Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is one of the main types of gynecologic cancers, but the number of cases of
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40 years ago, cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in American women. Since then, the number of deaths has significantly decreased due to increased awareness of the symptoms and testing methods for this disease. Although the numbers have improved, approximately 12,000 women will be diagnosed and 4,120 will die from the disease this year. Important Cervical
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Cervical Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about women protecting themselves from HPV and cervical cancer. Here are just a few facts about cervical health that you might not be aware of: Every year, more than 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States. 91 percent of women who catch cervical cancer
Read MoreDid you know that January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month?
Cervical Cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, yet over 12,000 women in the US are diagnosed with it each year. Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and is found in about 99% of cervical cancers. While almost 90% of HPV infections resolve on their
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