First Lady Jill Biden And Mary J. Blige Team Up For Cancer Prevention

The Biden Administration's cancer prevention and treatment initiative just received celebrity support from superstar Mary J. Blige. The singer joined First Lady Jill Biden and the American Cancer Society to...

What is Cervical Cancer?

According to Mayo Clinic Cervical Cancer is a malignant tumor of the cervix, the lowermost part of the uterus. A malignant tumor of the lower most part of the uterus (womb) that can be prevented by PAP smear screening and a HPV vaccine.

There may be no symptoms. In a few cases, there may be irregular bleeding or pain. Treatments include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy

What are symptoms of Cervical Cancer?

Cervical Cancer Symptoms
  • vaginal bleeding after sex.
  • vaginal bleeding after menopause.
  • vaginal bleeding between periods or periods that are heavier or longer than normal.
  • vaginal discharge that is watery and has a strong odor or that contains blood.
  • pelvic pain or pain during sex.

3 Tips for Gynecological Cancer Awareness

Gynecologic cancersstart in a woman’s reproductive organs. The five main types are cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vaginal and vulvar cancer.  Every five minutes, a woman is diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, according...

Not Enough Women Are Getting Cervical Cancer Exams

Are you one of the 8 million women that hasn’t been tested? When is the last time you went to the gynecologist? If it’s been a...

Cervical Cancer & Black Women: A Conversation with Dr. Carol L. Brown

In January, Dr. Carol Brown was interviewed by Tom Joyner for the Tom Joyner Morning Show.  Dr. Brown, one of the nation’s leading gynecologic...

HPV: Just the Facts

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Oral Sex Causes Cancer?

The Michael Douglas debate Actor Michael Douglas, who beat throat cancer two years ago, said in an interview published Sunday that his oral cancer was...

HPV: Just the Facts

What don't you know about this common STI? HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. It is so common that nearly all sexually...