Cancer Screening Resources
for Women
Learn the importance of cancer screenings during TTC, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Prioritizing Women's Health: Safety Of Cervical Cancer Screenings During Pregnancy in Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and it's a time to raise awareness about this disease and the importance of early detection and prevention. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Today, we’re talking about the importance of cervical cancer screenings during pregnancy and addressing these safety concerns.
Breast Cancer Awareness: What Breast Changes Happen During Pregnancy?
Breasts change a lot during pregnancy, making it challenging to notice any unusual changes. It's important to get breast aware before, during, and after pregnancy and so we’ve teamed up with Breast Cancer Now to highlight the breast changes you may experience during pregnancy, after birth, and during breastfeeding, so you can know what to expect, what’s normal, and what might be cause for concern.
Breast Cancer Screenings To Begin Age 40 Not 50, Recommendation Says
The US Preventive Services Task Force issued an updated recommendation urging women to start getting mammograms 10 years earlier than the previous recommendation. Instead of starting at 50 years old, the new recommendation calls for women to start receiving mammograms at age 40. Here’s everything you need to know.
Breast Cancer Awareness: Can Cancer Treatments Affect Fertility?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we’ve teamed up with Breast Cancer Now to bring you vital information about Breast Cancer during TTC, pregnancy, and postpartum. Today, we’re talking about breast cancer treatments, breaking down how female fertility works, how different cancer treatments might affect fertility, and possible fertility-preserving treatments.
Breast Cancer Awareness: 7 Things Women Should Know
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and since the number one risk factor for breast cancer is being female — it’s vital that we, as women, are aware of potential risk factors and the power of early detection. Here are 7 things every woman should know.
Everything You Need To Know About Cervical Screenings
Next week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week in the UK so we wanted to check in. When was the last time you had a cervical screening? Is it safe to go during the pandemic? What about when you’re pregnant? We have all the answers right here.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness: Symptoms, Early Detection & Research
295,000 people are diagnosed with ovarian cancer worldwide every year and the sad truth is, ovarian cancer kills more women than the other four gynecological cancers combined. So, during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month we want to talk about how we can prevent deaths from ovarian cancer by understanding more about this disease, its symptoms, and the need for more research.
How Much Do You Know About Cervical Screenings?
If you’re a female over the age of 21, you’ve probably already had a pap smear (or several) during routine wellness checkups at your gynecologist. If you’re pregnant or hoping to be in the future, you might be wondering: Do I need these during pregnancy? Why should I have them done? Is it safe? Well, we got you covered.