In an amazing twist of fate, the aggressive cervical cancer tumor that killed Henrietta Lacks, a 31-year old African American mother, became an essential tool that helped the biomedical field flourish in the 20th century. As a cancer researcher who uses HeLa cells in my everyday work, even I sometimes find it hard to believe. […]
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Which health screenings you need will vary by age and they will even change as you grow older. Here are health screenings women ages 18 to 39 should consider!
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One way to lower the likelihood of developing cervical cancer is to learn all of your risk factors. A risk factor is something that places you at an increased chance of developing a disease. The more risk factors you have for cervical cancer, the greater chance you have at developing it.
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Women entering their 40s will be welcomed by their doctor with tests and screenings. As much as we hate all the extra testing it’s crucial to keeping our body’s healthy.
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Even though we’re making advancements, there’s still a lot we don’t know about cancer which means there’s a lot of misconception out there. We’re here to clarify what the cold hard facts are behind these 14 common myths and misconceptions.
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As the second most common type of cancer for women worldwide, it’s also one of the most treatable and preventable cancers. This is why regular Pap smears and vaginal exams are a necessity, especially if you encounter any of these symptoms.
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