The Hysterectomy-Heart Connection Hysterectomy, or removal of the uterus, is the second most common surgery in women. It is used to treat cancer, fibroids, and a slipped uterus. It can treat abnormal vaginal bleeding and other uterine problems, too. Sometimes the ovaries are removed along with the uterus. It's long been known that removing the ovaries of premenopausal women raises their heart disease risk. That's because the ovaries produce estrogen, a hormone that promotes healthy cholesterol levels. L...

Certain Factors Help Predict Invasive Breast Cancer A new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that two factors can help predict the risk of developing future invasive cancer in women with noninvasive breast cancer. This could help women and their doctors make more informed treatment choices. Understanding DCIS Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) refers to cancer in the breast's milk ducts that has not spread. It is the most common type of noninvasive breast cancer, accou...

Cases of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer on the Rise Surprisingly, experts don't know exactly how many Americans have nonmelanoma skin cancer. The condition is often not reported to cancer registries, and estimates are out of date. But a new study in the Archives of Dermatology provides an updated look at nonmelanoma skin cancer in this country. And it shows the cancer is rising at alarming rates. Nonmelanoma Cancer at Epidemic Levels and Rising Nonmelanoma skin cancer includes basal cell and squamous cell carc...