No Excuses not to check your breasts
Both men and women have two. But it’s women with a one in eight chance. According to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer during...
read more
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 more
Top 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 more
Breast cancer: the Linda Gutschmidt journey
Editor’s note: Cancer impacts everyone. And Linda was one of them. Linda Gutschmidt shares her cancer journey as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month. This is her story. These last few months...
read more
0: 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 more