Cancer

According to the Department of Health (DOH), all women who have had sexual intercourse are at risk of cervical cancer. And based on data from the Global Cancer Observatory, cancer of the cervix is the 3rd most common cancer among women in the Philippines. Given that every year, our country could have thousands of new […]

According to the Department of Health, Cervical Cancer is the 2nd leading cancer site among women. Each year, authorities estimate more than 7,000 new cases and at least 3,000 deaths from this cancer. The good news is, when detected early, cervical cancer is curable. If someone in your family has cancer of the cervix, or […]

According to the Department of Health (DOH), all women who have had sexual intercourse are at risk of cervical cancer. And based on data from the Global Cancer Observatory, cancer of the cervix is the 3rd most common cancer among women in the Philippines. Given that every year, our country could have thousands of new […]

Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancer that Filipino women experience. For this reason, women should learn how to check for early warning signs. In the case of cervical cancer, two of the earliest symptoms are abnormal vaginal discharge and bleeding. What is cervical cancer discharge and when is bleeding a […]

What is Cervical Cancer? The cervix is a part of a woman’s reproductive system, which connects her uterus to her vagina. When cells in the cervix grow rapidly and out of control, it becomes cancerous. Cervical cancer begins in the cervix, but can spread to other parts of the body. All women are at risk of cervical […]

Just like most cancers, knowing the early signs and symptoms of cervical cancer helps with early detection and treatment. What Is Cervical Cancer? Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cervix, which is a part of a woman’s reproductive system. It usually affects women who are 35 years and older, but younger women can […]

For many health conditions, removing the root cause could help prevent the disease from developing. But is the same true for cervical cancer?  What are the risk factors of cervical cancer? Is it possible to eliminate them? https://hellodoctor.com.ph/cancer/cervical-cancer/signs-of-cervical-cancer/ DNA Mutations and Cancer According to reports, all cancers happen due to mutations. So before we talk about the causes […]

For many people, receiving a brain tumor diagnosis brings about immediate devastation. Upon the news, emotions often run high with one concern rising after another with increasing intensity. But, for Dorothy Anne Bagabuyo, fondly called Dot by her family and friends, the experience was a bit different.  Dot, 36, is as busy as mompreneurs can be. […]

The colon and rectum are two areas where uncontrolled cell growth can result in anal polyps. Healthy cells grow and divide in an orderly manner, but mutations in specific genes can cause cells to continue dividing even when new cells are not required. An anal polyp or colon polyp is a growth on the inner lining […]