After an aunt of mine was diagnosed with uterine cancer, I realized that I needed to work harder to look after my own health. Instead of ignoring my yearly women's exams and hoping for the best, I made an appointment for treatment and followed the doctor's orders to the letter of the law. After about ten years of being diligent, I was diagnosed with uterine cancer, but my case was a lot less aggressive than my aunt's. This blog is all about taking better care of your health, looking out for the signs of cancer, and staying up to date on your yearly preventative medical care.
Posted on: 16 August 2016
Have you been trying to decide if using a midwife for your pregnancy is in your best interest? Opting to get through the pregnancy with assistance from a midwife is actually not a bad idea. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of benefits that will make you happy with your decision. Take a look at this article for the answers to a few of the questions that you might have about getting help from a midwife. [Read More]
Posted on: 16 March 2016
A pap smear is a type of test done on women beginning in their teen years when they become sexually active, or as early adults. It tests cervical cells to look for infections and early signs of cervical cancer. The test either comes back as normal or abnormal. Here are some things to know about abnormal pap smears. It Doesn't Always Mean Cancer Getting an abnormal result following the pap smear is often associated with cancer, but this doesn't automatically mean you have cervical cancer. [Read More]
Posted on: 11 December 2015
The endometrium is the lining of your uterus. It typically cannot be seen by your gynecologist during a pelvic exam, but an ultrasound may capture some 3D and/or 2D images of your endometrium. The health of your endometrium is especially important during your child-bearing years because it is where the fertilized egg embeds itself and the growing embryo attaches to you to receive nutrients during its development into a fetus/baby. Unfortunately, like most other things in the human body, the endometrium can develop cancer. [Read More]
Posted on: 16 November 2015
Breasts of all sizes get cancer. Breast cancer does not discriminate or differentiate between women or men, or small breasts or large ones. Large-breasted women or women with implants may have a more difficult time of finding cancerous growths because of the density of their breasts, but if the cancer or tumors are there, the mammogram will find them. Here are a few other reasons why it does not matter how large or small your breasts are and why it should not even be a concern when it is time to get a mammogram. [Read More]