2nd Rank of cancer in causes of death among women (heart disease is #1). 12% Percentage of women who will develop breast cancer. 25% Percentage (approx.) of American woman who have not had a Pap test in the past three years. 33% of women who will develop cancer. 59% Percentage of uterine cancers that are …
Hot weather is just around the corner. Combine the summer heat with high humidity, outdoor physical activity and not enough fluid intake and you can easily create a recipe for three types of a heat-related illness. Heat Cramps The mildest form of heat injury Symptoms: Painful cramps, especially in the legs, Flushed, moist skin First-Aid …
Working Together Is the Best Way to Beat Cancer It happened more than 1.6 million times in 2014. Someone in America was diagnosed with cancer. Here at Main Street Hospital, we want to be your partner in the fight against cancer. And that’s what it takes—a partnership. We provide the tools and the technology, the …
Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in a woman’s reproductive system. There are five types: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar. Any kind of unusual vaginal bleeding can be a sign of gynecologic cancer and needs to be examined by your doctor right away. If any of the other symptoms listed below last more …
Women Can Benefit From Seeing Both A Primary Care Physician and a Gynecologist It’s a question often asked by women: “If I visit my primary care physician every year, should I also see a gynecologist?” The answer is a definite “Yes” for many women. Having both an annual physical exam performed by your primary care …
One in three women will have cancer during their lifetimes. Regular screenings can help detect cancer before symptoms occur. In addition to the following screening recommendations, talk to your doctor about your risk for cancer and the possible need for additional tests. YOUR 20S Clinical breast exam as part of a regular checkup at least …
We Can’t Do It Alone by John Doe, CEO In the fight against cancer, we can’t do it alone here at (name of hospital). We can provide this community with a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging equipment and laboratory tests to try and detect cancer at its earliest stage. But all that advanced medical technology …
Uterine Cancer More than 50,000 women are diagnosed each year in the United States with uterine cancer (also known as endometrial cancer). Uterine cancer is rare in women before the age of 45. But it can happen. Fran Drescher was only 42 when she was diagnosed. About 3 out of 4 cases are found in …
The Star of The Nanny is Turning Pain into Purpose Fran Drescher was diagnosed with uterine cancer in June 2000—she beat it. But that wasn’t enough for this actress, best known for her role as Fran Fine in the hit television show The Nanny. In 2007, Fran launched the Cancer Schmancer Movement, a non-profit organization …
