Beyond Pap Smears: Understanding, Preventing, and Treating Cervical Cancer.

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. The majority of cervical cancers are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. Symptoms of cervical cancer may include abnormal vaginal bleeding (including bleeding after sex), pelvic pain, and discharge that may be tinged with blood. However, early cervical cancer may NOT cause any noticeable symptoms, which is why regular cervical cancer screening (Pap test) is important. Treatment for cervical cancer depends on the stage of the cancer and may include surgery, radiation therapy, …

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Unmasking Breast Cancer: How much do you know about this?

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells. It usually begins in the milk-producing glands of the breast, known as lobules, or in the tubes that carry milk from the lobules to the nipple, known as ducts. Breast cancer can also occur in the fatty and fibrous connective tissue of the breast. Breast cancer can be classified into different types, including invasive ductal carcinoma, invasive lobular carcinoma, and inflammatory breast cancer, among others.   It can also be classified by the presence or absence of certain proteins or receptors on the cancer cells, such as estrogen …

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