Health Diaries > Health News > Women's Health News > November 2004
November 26, 2004
Gel May Help Cure Cervical Cancer
"It might be possible to combat early-stage cervical cancer simply by applying a gel to a woman’s cervix, rather than removing abnormal cells surgically."
Posted by news editor at 09:33 AM
November 25, 2004
Estrogen Use and Ovarian Cancer Risk
"The estrogen component of oral hormone replacement therapy around the time of menopause is associated with ovarian cancer risk, findings from a Danish study show."
Posted by news editor at 07:47 PM
November 11, 2004
Elizabeth Edwards Begins Breast Cancer Treatment, Link Between Endometriosis and Migraines
"Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards, has begun chemotherapy to shrink a half-dollar-sized lump in her breast"
"Researchers say they have now found evidence that women with endometriosis are at higher risk of having migraines."
Posted by news editor at 09:29 AM
November 04, 2004
Elizabeth Edwards Has Breast Cancer, Menopause Doesn't Affect Memory
"Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards, was diagnosed with breast cancer the day her husband and Sen. John Kerry conceded the presidential race."
"While you may experience the misery of hot flashes and mood swings as you enter menopause, one thing you can't blame on the "change" is memory loss."
Posted by news editor at 11:30 AM