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Prioritizing Breast Health: Your Guide to Breast Exams

Breast exams are performed to check for any unusual changes to your breast tissue. These checks are an important way to be proactive with your breast health—early detection is the best protection. Do you know how to do a monthly breast self exam? Prioritizing breast health: your guide to breast exams.

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An Annual Well Woman Exam Is Important At Any Stage Of Womanhood

An annual well woman exam is important at any stage of womanhood. Women who are twenty-somethings and women who are post menopausal plus everyone in between can benefit from a well woman exam. It’s a great way to know that you are healthy, you are preventing any issues, plus it is covered by most insurance.

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Does your family history put you at higher risk for cancer?

The average woman has a small chance of getting breast cancer and an even smaller chance of getting ovarian cancer. But if someone in your family has had breast or ovarian cancer, you may be at higher risk. Learn how to understand your family history and find out how it may affect your cancer risk.

The OBGYNs at Henderson Gynecology are highly experienced in diagnosing breast and ovarian cancer. Call (702) 898-7226 to schedule an appointment in Henderson, NV today!

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Who Should Get Tested for Cervical Cancer?

Cervical cancer can be detected with screening tests: a Pap test and a human papillomavirus (HPV) test. These can be done as part of a pelvic exam. Most doctors suggest that anyone with a cervix begin getting tested at age 21 and repeat every few years until age 65, but ask your doctor what’s right for you. Learn more about cervical cancer screenings.

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The OBGYNs at Henderson Gynecology are highly experienced in diagnosing breast and ovarian cancer. Call (702) 898-7226 to schedule an appointment in Henderson, NV today!

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How Your Family History Affects Your Risk for Breast Cancer

People with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer have a higher risk of getting that cancer. If someone in your family has had one of these cancers, let your doctor know so you can decide together what types of screening are best for you. Learn more about how your family history affects your chances of getting breast or ovarian cancer.

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The OBGYNs at Henderson Gynecology are highly experienced in diagnosing breast and ovarian cancer. Call (702) 898-7226 to schedule an appointment in Henderson, NV today!

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