After C-sections, hysterectomies are the most common surgery done on women in the United States. A hysterectomy removes the uterus (and other reproductive organs if needed) to help relieve certain conditions or pain the patient […]
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Don’t Become a Statistic: Do Your Breast Self-Exam Now in Less Than 5 Minutes
We’ve all been told the importance of checking our bodies every month for signs of breast cancer, but not very many of us do—or even know how. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer […]
Is the Gardasil Vaccine Safe?
An estimated 14 million people per year are infected with HPV (human papillomavirus), making it most sexually transmitted infection in the US. In 2006, the FDA approved an HPV vaccine called Gardasil that has been […]
5 Tips to Help You Recover from Prostate Cancer Surgery
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer affecting men in the U.S. When discovered early, men have a better chance of beating the disease through a variety of treatment options. One option […]