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Detailed information on health promotion and disease prevention for women, including information ... on breast health, breast cancer prevention, breast self-examination, mammography, birth control, pap ... womens health, womens healthcare, breast health, breast cancer prevention, breast self examination ... , mammography, mammogram, contraception, birth control, pap test, pap smear, preconception care, heart disease prevention, safe sex, weight control

when talking with your healthcare provider, tell them about: All gender-affirming care that you ... family history. Health problems, such as heart disease that run in your family, can affect your care ... 260;transgender health;gender identity;gender-affirming care;sexually transmitted infections ... ;unprescribed care;fertility;preventive screenings;cisgender;hormone therapy;transgender

breast cancer is the biggest health concern for women. But coronary heart disease is the number one ... preventable cause of death. Smoking has been linked with half of all heart-related problems in women ... women's health; women and heart disease; heart disease; heart attack; women's nutrition; heart health;

*Urethral Cancer Overview ... risk for cancer and other health problems. Ask your healthcare provider if the HPV vaccine is right ... Urethral cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the urethra. This is the tube ... Urethral;cancer;tumors;oncology;frequently;asked;questions;urethra;FAQs;FAQUrethralCancer

device, such as a needle, is placed into the cancer site. The device may be passed through a nearby ... . Implants are then passed through the delivery device into or near the cancer site. The implants are

all of the time. And you’ll need to empty and change the bag regularly. You’ll also need to take care ... instructions you have been given along with the following: Take all medicines as directed. Care ... 41107;total cystectomy with incontinent urinary diversion in women

Understanding Hormonal Therapy and Side Effects for Women ... signals that cell to grow. Not all breast cancers have estrogen or progesterone receptors. In general ... sometimes used in women who have been recently diagnosed with a large breast tumor to shrink the cancer ... hormonal therapy;hormonal therapy for women;side effects in women from hormonal therapy;managing side effects from hormonal therapy;26606-1

Assessment Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death among women ... strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV causes nearly all cervical cancers. It's linked to many other ... cervical cancer; risk assessment; cancer risk; cervical cancer risk; cancer prevention;

True or false: Most of the lumps women find when checking their breasts aren't cancerous ... Breast cancer is more common in women older than age 55. But women of any age can develop this disease ... breast cancer; breast lump; cancer risk; cancer prevention; mammogram; breast self-exam; hormone treatment;

that the cancer may spread to are also removed. This includes some or all of your reproductive ... sure to do the following: Take all medicine as directed. Care for your incision as ... 41103;total cystectomy with continent urinary diversion in women

*Cancer Tx Prep ... step is important to everyone with cancer. You want to be sure you get the best care possible. Ask ... professional medical organizations to find cancer specialists near you. These include your state's health ... cancer treatment preparation;oncologist;cancer treatment center;second opinion;cancer support;p07317

*Vaginal Cancer Chemo ... Vaginal Cancer Treatment: Chemotherapy ... women whose vaginal cancer has spread. Read on to learn more about this treatment. Vaginal ... Cancer: Chemotherapy What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong medicines to kill ... oncology;cancer;tumors;Vaginal;vagina;chemotherapy;drugs;medications;medicines;cisplatin;Platinol

*Pancreatic Cancer Dc ... care of your skin and/or surgical site and what kind of problems you should watch for. Make sure ... care after surgery Here’s what to do at home after surgery for pancreatic cancer: Follow the diet ... discharge instructions for pancreatic cancer;pancreas;gastroenterology;oncology;86294;pancreatic cancer treatment

, discomfort, bleeding, and other problems. They may lead to future health problems. If left untreated, cancer ... A hysterectomy is a common procedure that some women may need to help stop pain, bleeding, or ... hysterectomy; gynecology; women's health; reproductive health;

. What Do You Know About Prostate Health? Prostate cancer and other diseases of the ... This quiz will help you build your knowledge of steps you can take to prevent prostate cancer ... prostate; prostate health; prostate cancer; BPH; benign prostatic hyperplasia; PSA; prostate-specific antigen; prostate problems;

*Cancer Retreats ... Society of Clinical Oncology website or through the American Cancer Society . Some camps and ... Many people with cancer benefit from taking a break from their condition from time to time ... cancer;cancer treatment;coping with cancer;23400-1

*Cervical Cancer Dc ... There are several different procedures for treating cervical cancer. Some are simple ... . Discharge Instructions for Cervical Cancer You have had a procedure to treat cervical cancer ... discharge instructions for cervical cancer;cervix;gynecology;oncology;86285;cervical cancer;cervix cancer

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

Learn when women should start to get regular mammograms for early detection of breast cancer. ... breast cancer;Mammogram;women;WN10227_eng

*Cancer Preventing Infections ... less well if you have trouble eating because of cancer. Follow all instructions from your ... infections, follow these tips. Cancer: Preventing Infections Cancer and cancer treatments can ... Oncology preventing infections;cancer;82307;chemo