The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls cervical cancer "highly preventable" in the United States. Unlike a lot of other types of cancer, cervical is very treatable, if it's found early.
According to the CDC, cervical cancer used to be the leading cause of cancer death for women in the us. However, in the past 40 years, that has changed and it all has to do with screening.
Mark W. McFarland, DO As an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, I perform surgery on patients each week for spine conditions that can’t be treated conservatively or that didn’t respond when treated non-surgically. In surgery, the spine can be accessed from either the front (anterior), the side (lateral) or the back (posterior) of the body. Each access approach has its benefits and disadvantages. Here, I address cervical (neck)…
I suffered complications (severe numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain) from bulging cervical discs for about three years. During the year before cervical
Upper Cervical Gilbert Chiropractic Many people suffer from various chronic conditions that are preventable. The condition usually remains while the symptoms are...
In its earliest stages, you may not have warning signs of cervical cancer. Find out more about the symptoms of cervical cancer at MD Anderson.
HPV Vaccine HPV Vaccination can protect against cervical cancer.
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions when it comes to HPV and cervical cancer. These are some of the most common cervical cancer myths our doctors hear -- as well as the facts behind them.
Health is a huge topic to tackle. There are endless resources, many conflicting, on how to acheive optimal health. It can be overwhelming as you’re gearing up to improve your health this next year. The primary motivation for many is wanting to look better, closely followed by wanting to feel better
Maybe you spent this year walking around exhausted, stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed by life. Attempting to improve your health was just one more thing to worry about and so you didn’t. If…
Investigators have identified novel genomic and molecular characteristics of cervical cancer.
The most mobile area of the spine is the most important!!
The cervical spine allows you to move your head up and down as well as left and right, and is vulnerable to injury due to the small size of the vertebrae and its large range of motion. Pain in this area of the neck can also be due to poor posture and weak muscles. If your job requires you to sit at a desk all day, cervical pain can be exacerbated....
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Neck pain can be caused by spinal degeneration (the process of aging and wear and tear). Learn which degenerative spinal conditions lead to neck pain.
Information for healthcare professionals and laboratory personnel about cervical cancer screening strategies
1. Cervical cancer is the second most commonly occurring cancer in women
2. Pap smears are crucial in detecting and preventing many cases of cervical cancer each year in the United States. The majority of women with cervical cancer were probably skipping their annually recommended Pap smears (or not following their doctor's recommendations afterward)
3. Most women with cervical cancer are diagnosed after age 35.
4.…
Why would cervical mucus before period be important? It is considered to be an important clue that ovulation is coming and in case you would like to get pr
On November 25th the tv show "The Doctors" showcased upper cervical care.
40 years ago, cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in American women. Since then, the number of deaths has significantly decreased due to increased awareness of the symptoms and testing methods for this disease.
OHC informs you on the latest screening recommendations for cervical cancer. How often should you have a Pap test?
By adopting positive behaviors like eating well, exercising, and getting regular chiropractic adjustments, you build a foundation of wellness.