Gynecological Surgeries Reduce Cancer Risk
Gynecological surgery can substantially reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in women at high risk for the condition, according to new research. Researchers say the magnitude of the risk reduction depends upon the type and extent of surgery. Ovarian cancer has the highest fatality rate of all gynecological cancer and few preventive or screening options. One of the strong predictors of develo...Women With Fewer Periods Have Low Risk Of Gynecological Cancer
Scientists have now found that women who skip their menstrual cycle through contraceptive pills or other methods are less likely to develop cancers// related to the female reproductive system such as cervical cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer. Though the common perception is that regular menses means 'a good cleanout' but too much menstruation could cause several diseases including...Karmanos Physician-Scientists Examine Racial Disparities in Patients with Gynecologic Cancer
DETROIT, April 16, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Karmanos CancerInstitute physician-scientists today reported on two researchstudies investigating racial disparities in patients withgynecologic cancer at the American Association of Cancer Researchannual meeting in Los Angeles, CA. Caucasian patients with endometrial or ovarian cancer, onaverage, live longer than their African American count...