Cancer: 6 biopsies offered at JRMC
Cancer impacts people of all ages. When a physician suspects cancer, the only way to diagnose it is through a biopsy. Biopsies involve removing a small portion of tissue or fluid and...
read moreTop 11 reasons to see an OB/GYN. Period.
Expecting moms. Adolescent girls. Post-menopausal women. Wellness is important for women in all stages of life. Period. A gynecologist treats patients with female reproductive organs. The visit may be uncomfortable, but it’s...
read more0: number of excuses not to get a Pap test
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. It can impact women of all ages. Nevertheless, one of the barriers to care is often fear or anxiety. “In this...
read more9 most common questions women ask their gynecologist
Is this normal? A gynecologist treats patients with female reproductive organs. The visit may be uncomfortable, but it’s important to a woman’s overall health. During any visit, speak openly and honestly about common...
read moreCervical Cancer: 4 reasons to get a Pap and HPV test
Cervical cancer can impact women of all ages. Cervical cancer is primarily caused by infection of human papillomavirus, otherwise known as HPV. Some strains of HPV cause cell changes on a woman’s...
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