Several cancer treatments have side effects that can make it harder to have a baby, but there are options available to preserve fertility for cancer patients. But, cancer treatments such as radiation and medical therapies can affect fertility, or the ability to conceive. The risk of...
Doctors focus on keeping you healthy and treating you when you get sick. They know your history and can ensure you get the right cancer screenings at the right time. If more people required preventive care, we could reduce the occurrence of many major diseases....
While treatments for many types of cancer can affect your fertility, three gynecologic cancers can have the greatest risk: cervical, endometrial, and ovarian. But, there are treatment options for each that may save your fertility. Cervical cancer: Thanks to exceptional screening methods such as pap smears,...
A cancer diagnosis can be disturbing, but for women who plan to start a family, the threat of infertility can feel like a double blow. But depending on the type of cancer you have, fertility preservation options may be available. We often see women who have...
Do you suffer from severe cramps, irregular bleeding or pain during and/or after sex? If so, there’s a chance you have endometriosis. One of the most common reproductive conditions affecting women. Endometriosis occurs when the endometrium, the tissue that lines the uterus, grows outside of...
The word “TUMOR” strikes fear in the hearts of all who hear it because they automatically jump to the “cancer” conclusion. However, the overwhelming majority of tumors are completely benign (not cancerous!). If you have been diagnosed with fibroid tumors, DO NOT PANIC. These tumors...
While it is commonly known that cancer is not a hereditary disease in the true sense, Dr. Usha M Kumar - Cancer doctor in Delhi and Oncologists often mention that having a parent with a history of cancer can put you at increased risks of...
Gynecological cancer is a tumor that begins in a woman’s reproductive organs. Cancer is usually named after the part of the body where it starts. Gynecologic cancer starts in different areas within a woman’s pelvis, which is the area beneath the stomach and in the...
With timely screenings and proper prevention methods, cervical cancer can be found early when a cure is possible. Thanks to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and new screening guidelines, cervical cancer is asking for fewer lives every year. But many women remain unaware that there are science-backed ways...
Ovarian cancer (cancer that starts in the ovaries) also known as a silent killer as it forms tumors that can easily spread quietly all through the body. This is for the reason that its symptoms often imitate those of other diseases or do not present themselves until...
