Symptoms of ovarian cancer to know
How would you know if you have ovarian cancer? September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to take stock of your gynecological health. Ovarian cancer is one of the most deadly cancers for women. Each year, approximately 22,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with this potentially fatal disease, and as […]
Should the age of screening for cervical cancer be lowered?
Though evidence suggests that The incidence of cervical cancer in young women aged less than 25 is rare The incidence of false positive human papillomavirus (HPV) virus infection detection is high leading to abnormal smears, anxiety and unneccessary treatment with a risk of subsequent premature births. Screening also has had no impact on the rate […]
New study gives baby hope to women with ovarian cancer
Women who have ovarian tissue removed and then transplanted back in them at a later date have a good chance of falling pregnant, a study has found. Those women who put their fertility “on ice” because of cancer also have little risk of the disease coming back as a result of the transplanted tissue. The […]
Ovarian tissue transplants safe and successful, study suggests
Ten out of 32 women who wanted to become pregnant and had transplant succeeded in having a baby, and none had cancer recurrence as a result. Ovarian tissue transplants for women who want to have a baby after cancer treatment appear to be safe and are very successful, according to a team of experts in […]
Why no one is talking about ovarian cancer?
Why No One Is Talking About Ovarian Cancer? Even during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September, it felt like women were keeping quiet about the disease. Why is it so hush-hush? Every October, we start seeing pink. Pink ribbons on t-shirts. Pink armbands on football players. Pink-themed walks, 5Ks, and marathons—all efforts aimed to support […]
Ivf linked to increased ovarian cancer risk? What are your thoughts?
IVF women third more likely to develop ovarian cancer British health experts said the new findings were serious enough to consider screening IVF patients at regular intervals Women who undergo IVF are a third more likely to develop ovarian cancer, the biggest ever study of fertility treatment in the world has discovered. “Most analyses of […]
You still think you’re too young to have ovarian cancer? Think again!
Amy’s story “He said: “It’s cancer.” I don’t remember the rest of the meeting. I couldn’t speak. I felt numb.” Age: 19 Cancer type: ovarian cancer Like many young people, my cancer diagnosis didn’t come very quickly. It wasn’t easy convincing anyone I wasn’t well. It all started with an uncomfortable pain in my side. It wouldn’t […]
January is cervical screening awareness week
Cervical Screening Awareness Week is an annual event which will run from 15th to 21st June 2020. Cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer in women under 35 with two women in the UK per day dying from the disease. Regular cervical screening appointments can prevent up to 75% of instances of cervical cancer, […]
The signs and symptoms of cervical cancer
Cervical cancer often develops slowly and may not present any noticeable signs or symptoms in its early stages. However, as the cancer progresses, certain signs and symptoms may become apparent. Here are the common signs and symptoms associated with cervical cancer: 1. Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Bleeding between periods: Irregular or unexpected bleeding that occurs between normal […]
Challenges of young women with gynaecological cancers
Young women diagnosed with gynaecological cancers face a range of unique challenges due to their age, life stage, and the nature of the diseases. These challenges often span physical, emotional, reproductive, and social aspects of their lives. Here are some of the key challenges young women may encounter when dealing with gynecological cancers: 1. Impact on […]