In March 2023, 16-year-old Raihanna Hartley from Bruce, South Dakota, faced a life-threatening emergency when multiple blood clots traveled to her heart.
During early pregnancy, it can be challenging to distinguish between expected symptoms and those that may be warning signs, requiring a call to the doctor or a trip to the emergency room.
A colposcopy lets your doctor examine your cervix, vagina and vulva. It's usually done after an abnormal Pap test, which may indicate cervical dysplasia.
At 53, Melissa Hays embodies resilience. Her journey with melanoma—a life-changing disease—has been shaped by self-advocacy, determination and the support of a coordinated care team.
The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 66,000 new uterine and endometrial cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States within the next year.