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Health Encyclopedia: Cervical Cancer Treatment For Invasive Cervical Cancer

Treatment for Invasive Cervical Cancer

Radiation therapy and surgery are about equally effective as a single option for treating very small cervical cancers in their earliest stages, with survival rates of up to 85 - 90% in appropriate patients. Factors influencing the choice between radiation therapy and surgery in women with invasive cancer include the patient's age and health and the extent of the disease. Both surgery and radiation therapy eliminate the possibility of having children in preme...

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Expert & Community Posts

Menopause and Trouble Sleeping, Part 1: Sleepless? Join the Crowd…

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

As I write these words, it's 5 a.m. I was up till 1:30 a.m. working on tax documents and college... Read more »

Sisters, Let's Help Each Other!

By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...what others are going through: painful intercourse, early menopause because of surgery,... Read more »

Vacation Dos and Don'ts

By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

It's the middle of summer and most of us have plans to go away sometime soon, whether it's for the... Read more »

When to Call the Doctor About Menopause Symptoms

By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

Although menopause is a natural part of what I like to call "growing up" (I hate to use the word... Read more »

Ovarian Cancer Marker Offers Hope for Early Detection

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

An article on CNN, "Possible Marker for Ovarian Cancer Found," discusses a recent research study... Read more »

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Health Guide

Menopause: Highlights

...younger age may be at increased risk.Menopause and Heart DiseaseHeart disease risk factors may trigger early menopause, according to a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.... Read more »

Menopause: Complications

...osteoporosis include:Being tall and thinBeing CaucasianSmokingTaking thyroid hormoneBeing sedentaryEarly menopause or surgical menopause (removal of ovaries)Women at risk for osteoporosis should... Read more »

Ovarian Cancer: Surgery

SurgerySurgery for ovarian cancer uses laparotomy, which is a major abdominal operation. It is the primary diagnostic tool for ovarian cancer and also plays a role in treatment. Complete surgical... Read more »

Menopause: Introduction

The ovaries contain between 200,000 and 400,000 follicles, tiny sacks thatcontain the materials needed to produce mature eggs, or ova. The ovaries produce two major female hormones:... Read more »

Hypothyroidism: Diagnosis

...situation. Hyperthyroidism also poses many health risks. In fact, during the period around menopause, the symptoms of menopause and hypothyroidism are similar and can easily be confused with each... Read more »

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Menopause, Reproduction and Aging

Menopause - View images of the female reproductive system at different ages... Read more »

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All-Natural Menopause Relief

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SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Hot flashes, mood swings, even depression. Symptoms of menopause can be harsh. And since researchers found... Read summary »

HRT Improves Quality of Life

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Get Moving to Prevent Breast Cancer!

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Now, there's more motivation to hit the gym: it's good for your breast health! A new study reveals girls and young women who... Read summary »

Herbal Medicines for Menopause?

February 24, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Treating menopausal symptoms with herbal remedies could be a waste of time and money. A new article in the Drug and Therapies... Read summary »

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