It has been a while since we shared what we have been reading. Below are the stories and studies we think are worth your time right now — on screening, symptoms, research, and recovery. Each one links to its original source so you can read the whole thing yourself. Screening is changing You may ... Read More »
How to Detect Ovarian Cancer: What Doctors Want You to Know About the Diagnosis Process
In 2021, it's estimated that 21,410 people will receive an ovarian cancer diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). The disease—a cancer that begins in a woman's ovaries, the female organs that produce eggs—is the fifth deadliest cancer for women overall, and the most lethal cancer ... Read More »
SOURCE: MSN
Synthetic chemical in consumer products linked to early death, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN)Synthetic chemicals called phthalates, found in hundreds of consumer products such as food storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume and children's toys, may contribute to some 91,000 to 107,000 premature deaths a year among people ages 55 to 64 in the United ... Read More »
SOURCE: CNN
What’s in your tampon?
2018 Tampon Testing Results Manufacturers of period products are not currently required by law to disclose ingredients. While some brands are voluntarily disclosing some ingredients in these products, we wanted to know more about the potential chemical exposures that might be coming from ... Read More »
SOURCE: Women's Voices for the Earth
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month!
Every 5 minutes a woman in the United States is diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer. The Betty Allen Gynecologic Cancer Foundation is offering FREE Know the 5 and Survive educational workshops to residential communities, colleges, businesses, religious organizations and women's groups. During our ... Read More »
Israeli Company Destroys Cancerous Tumors by Freezing Them
By Emily Jones JERUSALEM, Israel - An Israeli company is helping doctors treat cancer by freezing tumors with liquid nitrogen. IceCure Medical, a company based in Israel's northern coastal city of Caesarea, claim their non-invasive ProSense™ system is a quick and painless alternative to ... Read More »
Vaginal bacteria linked to ovarian cancer
By Michelle Roberts, Health editor, BBC News online Having too few "friendly" vaginal bacteria may increase a woman's chance of ovarian cancer, and swabs can be used to spot this, say researchers. The team, led by University College London, hope the finding could be used to identify women at ... Read More »
Marcia Cross says her anal cancer is linked to HPV and husband’s throat cancer
(CNN)Marcia Cross wants to end the shame surrounding anal cancer. The "Desperate Housewives" star appeared on Wednesday's episode of "CBS This Morning" to discuss her diagnosis more than a year ago. Cross, 57, said it came about as a result of a routine digital rectum exam during a visit to ... Read More »
How to Lower Phthalate Exposure Through Diet
Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM Phthalates are hormone-disrupting plastics chemicals linked to a number of adverse health effects, such as disturbing infant and child development, and, in adults, may affect reproductive health in men and endometriosis in women, and is associated with ... Read More »
Living with Ovarian Cancer– How Scientific Progress Has Made Life With the Disease More Manageable
Dr. Beth Karlan, UCLA Medical Center Ovarian cancer could one day become, for many women, a “chronic condition”, as researchers make significant advances in new therapies to treat the disease, according to Dr. Beth Karlan, gynecologic oncologist at the UCLA Medical Center. Already, there’s been ... Read More »
