by Mariah Carnahan | Oct 25, 2021 | Women's Health
Lumpectomy Lumpectomy is surgery to remove cancer or other abnormal tissue from your breast. During lumpectomy, a small amount of normal tissue around the lump also is taken to help ensure that all the cancer or other abnormal tissue is removed. Lumpectomy helps...
by Mariah Carnahan | Oct 25, 2021 | Women's Health
Mastectomy A mastectomy is a way to treat breast cancer by surgically removing a breast and sometimes nearby tissues. For those with early-stage breast cancer, a mastectomy may be one treatment option. Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) in which only the tumor is...
by Mariah Carnahan | Oct 25, 2021 | Women's Health
Pelvic Prolapse Pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse, affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime. It impacts a group of muscles that keep the bladder, uterus, vagina, small bowel and rectum in place. Though it’s very common, many women are embarrassed...
by Mariah Carnahan | Oct 25, 2021 | Women's Health
Total Hysterectomy Do you have abnormal bleeding that is not controlled by other treatments, uterine prolapse, or cervical or uterine cancer? These might be reasons for a total hysterectomy. A total hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus and cervix, ending...
by Mariah Carnahan | Oct 25, 2021 | Women's Health
Tubal Ligation If you’re considering permanent birth control, talk to your healthcare provider about a safe and effective procedure called tubal ligation, also known as “having your tubes tied.” Tubal ligation is one of the most commonly used surgical sterilization...
by Mariah Carnahan | Oct 25, 2021 | Women's Health
Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy Lumps or abnormalities in the breast are often detected by physical examination, mammography, or other imaging studies. However, it is not always possible to tell from these imaging tests whether a growth is benign or cancerous. A...
