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Vulvar Cancer - Better Outcome If Detected Early

Sep 5th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Health News Feeds

WomensHealthResearch.org - Vulvar cancer is the fourth most common cancer of the female genital tract. In 2008, roughly 3,460 cases of vulvar cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and about 870 will die of this cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.
There are several different types of vulvar cancer. More than 90 percent [...]



Hip Bone Density Helps Predict Breast Cancer Risk

Jul 28th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Health News

Measuring a woman’s bone mineral density can provide additional information that may help more accurately determine a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. That is the conclusion of a new study published in the September 1, 2008 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.