Newly Diagnosed with TNBC? Survivor Gives Advice, Reassurance
At age 32 Jessica Duemig was diagnosed with tripple negative breast cancer. A survivor, she gives advice and encouragement to the newly diagnosed who need a good shot of badass! […]
Breast Cancer Early Detection Tips from a Triple Negative Survivor
A survivor of triple negative breast cancer shares advice on early detection that every woman should know about. Breast cancer is highly curable only if it is caught early enough. […]
Pap Smear vs. HPV Test: Which Detects Cervical Cancer Better?
The common question is which detects cervical cancer better: the Pap smear or the Cobas HPV test? […]
Can You Get a Period Soon After Completing Menopause?
Do you think you’re having a period even though you recently completed menopause? Or is it more likely that this means cancer somewhere in the reproductive tract? […]
Why Are Some Ovarian Cancers Caught Early?
Sometimes ovarian cancer is caught early, even very early. Yet this disease is notorious for being caught in an advanced stage, which is why the 5-year survival rate is about 48 percent. [...]
Best Exercise to Reverse the Aging Effects of Menopause
Menopause really does make you age faster. But there is one exercise in particular that will significantly help reverse this aging. […]
Is an Occasional Night Off from CPAP Treatment Harmful to the Body?
What if you were to miss a night of CPAP therapy every so often? Could an occasional night off from CPAP cause damage to your body? […]
Can Untreated OSA with No Symptoms Eventually Harm Health?
Is it harmful to your body to let sleep apnea go untreated even if you don’t have any daytime symptoms? Or should you still use a CPAP even though you feel fine? [...]
Is Working Nights a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer?
Another study says that working at night significantly increases the risk for breast cancer. […]
Elective Removal of Dense Breasts to Prevent Cancer
Very dense breasts are third in line as a major risk factor for cancer; so why won’t the medical establishment support elective removal like it does for BRCA mutations? […]
Gynecological Symptoms that Are Never Caused by Cancer
Is there a such thing as gynecological symptoms that can NEVER be caused by cancer? […]
What Does Non-Bloody Discharge from Vaginal Cancer Look Like?
So many conditions cause vaginal discharge including vaginal cancer. Is there a distinct appearance if the cause is a vaginal malignancy? […]
How Effective is Weight Loss for Arthritic Knee Pain?
Morbid obesity = unhealthy KNEES. If you think you have a healthy heart despite your obesity, then at least consider its effect on your knees. Arthritis is waiting for you. […]
Why Does Morbid Obesity Make Knees Look Backwards?
You’ve probably seen many very obese women whose knees look backwards – that is, like the backs of one’s knees. […]
How Much Smoking Increases the Risk of CIN Precancer & Why?
Worried about getting CIN because it can transform into cervical cancer? […]
Have Heavy Periods? Treatment Without a Hysterectomy
If you suffer from heavy menstruation, there is a treatment that has an exceedingly high success rate that’s safe and doesn’t involve uterine removal. […]
Chest Muscle Pain from Statins vs. Heart Disease: Comparison
If you’re on statins for heart disease, how can you tell the difference between chest pain from the medication and that from your heart condition? […]
Shortness of Breath from COVID-19 vs. Heart Disease
Shortness of breath is a common symptom of COVID-19, but feeling short of breath may also be a prominent symptom of blocked arteries or a weak heart. […]
Does Doing the Splits Mean a Morbidly Obese Woman Is Fit?
Have you seen a morbidly obese woman doing the splits and were amazed? […]
Can Migraine Disorder Cause Headaches Every Single Morning?
Are you waking up with a headache every morning lately? Can this be a brain tumor or more likely from migraine disorder? […]
Hot Flash Relief: HRT, Antidepressant or Natural Treatments?
Sick of all the overheating and sweating of hot flashes? Which treatment is best: hormones, antidepressants or natural methods? […]
Do You Have an Ovarian Cyst and Are Panicking Over Cancer?
An ovarian cyst has the potential to turn into cancer. This does not apply to all types of ovarian cysts. […]
Here’s Why Obese Women Must Lose Weight During Pregnancy
Body positivity is what an expectant women does for her body, not how she feels about it. During pregnancy, an obese woman should lose weight. Here’s how. […]
What’s the Longest to Wait for CIN 1 to Resolve on Its Own?
Have you just been diagnosed with CIN 1? Then you know this is precancerous tissue that might reverse on its own. But what’s the longest this could take? […]
Can You Get PCOS After Menopause for the First Time?
PCOS symptoms vs. perimenopause and aging: And can the onset of PCOS first appear only after menopause? Weight gain, irregular periods, fertility issues… […]
Can Marcher’s Hematuria Come and Go? Can Brief Exercise Cause It?
Marcher’s hematuria is bleeding from the lower urinary tract from exercise. […]
Why Does Gas Cause a Feeling of Urinary Urgency?
Ever feel like you have to go, but you know that your bladder is empty because you just voided? Then you pass gas, and the urgency is gone. […]
How Does Ovarian Cancer Cause Vaginal Bleeding?
Have you had unexplained vaginal bleeding and are wondering if ovarian cancer can be the cause? […]
Can HPV of Cervical Cancer Cause Mouth Cancer?
HPV is a common infection, causing abnormal changes in the cervix plus cervical cancer. […]
Why Do Overweight Women Who Don’t Want to Lose Weight Exercise?
Ever wonder why an influencer who embraces her size also exercises? Is she actually trying to lose weight? […]
Can an Ovarian Cyst Cause Blood in the Urine?
You’ve just discovered what appears to be blood in your urine. Could this be from a harmless ovarian cyst? […]
Overactive Bladder in Women Only at Night: Causes, Solutions
No matter what you do, you’re pulled out of your sleep every night at least once, often more, by an overactive bladder telling you to get to a toilet. […]
Gynecological Cancer: Prevention Includes Weight Control
Find out what you can do to help avoid being one of the 28,000 women a year who die from breast, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancer. Obesity is a factor. […]
What Predicts Hot Flashes Years After Menopause?
Some women have hot flashes years after menopause, but are there factors that influence this? And which ones can you control? […]
Is There a Cancer that Causes Vaginal Burning?
Many women experience vaginal burning which usually has benign causes. But can any kind of cancer cause a burning sensation in the vagina? […]
Brain Mets vs. TIA: Symptom Comparison, Differences
TIA symptoms can be similar to those of a cancer metastasis in the brain. Cancer survivors know that down the road, the disease may return. […]
Is It BPPV or a Brain Tumor? When to Get an MRI
A brain tumor can mimic BPPV symptoms. In fact, patients with a brain tumor have been misdiagnosed as having benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. […]
Why Are Microscopic Colitis Joint Aches Worst in the Morning?
What is it about the morning when you wake up that makes the joint aches of microscopic colitis the worst? […]
Is the LDL Cholesterol Increase from Menopause Permanent ?
Menopause can really raise LDL cholesterol, but does it drop after “the change” is complete? Or is this increase permanent? […]
Does a Normal Liver on an MR Angiogram Mean It’s Healthy?
If your liver appears “unremarkable” on an MR angiogram, does this mean it’s healthy? […]