Hysterectomy: Pros and Cons
What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is an operation to remove the uterus. The ovaries and other reproductive organs may be left intact, but in
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Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms and Treatment
What is ovarian cancer? It’s a cancer that strikes a woman’s ovaries, the small almond-shaped organs that produce and release eggs. Unfortunately, the disease is
Ovarian Cysts: Am I At Risk?
What are ovarian cysts? Ovarian cysts are usually solid or fluid-filled sacs that result from fluid accumulated during ovulation. After the menstrual period, these cysts
Hormone Replacement Therapy: An Ongoing Controversy
It was big news in 2002 when researchers called a halt to a major government-run study of a hormone therapy used by millions of older
Liz’s Blog: As the Tumor Turns, Part 11
Editor’s note: Elizabeth Churchill began writing her blog in 2006 after a grapefruit-sized tumor wedged between her lungs was diagnosed as a malignant highly aggressive