Cervical Cancer, Gynecology, Womens Health

What’s the right age to start getting Pap smear tests?

A Pap smear is a cervical cancer screening commonly done at the same time as a pelvic exam. An HPV test also can be done at the same time. Anyone…

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Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Gynecology, Womens Health

How to prevent cervical cancer

Cervical cancer often can be prevented through regular screenings and vaccinations for children and young adults. According to the American Cancer Society, about 14,100 new cases of cervical cancer were…

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Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Equity inclusion belonging, Gynecology, Prevention and Wellness

Lesbians and bisexuals are at risk of HPV and delayed treatment for cervical cancer

Lesbians can get human papillomavirus (HPV), which can lead to cancer, and may be at higher risk because of historical health care barriers that may have caused reluctance to get…

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Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Lung Cancer, Prevention and Wellness

Here’s how cancer is detected and a guide to catching up

Perhaps you put off cancer screenings over the past few years. Delays of just a few months in detecting various forms of cancer can make treatment more difficult and reduce…

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Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Ovarian Cancer, Uterine Cancer

Making sure patients, physicians know about the advances in treating female cancers

Lynn Parker, M.D., gynecologic oncologist with Norton Cancer Institute, is on a mission. She’s doing whatever she can to spread the word: There’s a lot that can be done to…

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Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Gynecology, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital, Ovarian Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Womens Health

Surgeon’s mission trip takes expertise in women’s surgery to Nicaragua

Each year, more than 200 women are able to see David L. Doering, M.D., for issues requiring surgery for gynecologic cancers. A “Master Surgeon” as designated by the Surgical Review…

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Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Head and Neck Tumors, Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Skin Cancers, Uterine Cancer

Women’s cancer facilities and specialized urgent care part of renovation

Renovations underway at Norton Cancer Institute – Downtown and nearby facilities will expand and relocate many cancer subspecialties. Completion is planned for February 2020, with two downtown campus locations getting…

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Cervical Cancer, Gynecology, News, Prevention and Wellness, Women's Pelvic Health, Womens Health

Beyond the Pap smear: What you need to know about new cervical cancer screening guidelines

A panel of government-appointed experts has updated its guidelines with new cervical cancer screening options for women ages 30 to 65. For women in this age group, the U.S. Preventive…

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Cervical Cancer, Gynecology, Prevention and Wellness, Womens Health

Women’s wellness exam: An annual check can catch cervical cancer

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month — a good time for a friendly reminder to schedule a women’s wellness exam. A wellness exam includes a pelvic exam, breast check, Pap…

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