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Erica L. Taylor, a Dallas filmmaker, shares the story of the harrowing incidents that led to her eventual diagnosis with uterine fibroids.

In the search for solutions to her uterine fibroids symptoms, New Jerseyan Lorraine Abudeye has learned to question what care providers say.

Treatment is not usually recommended for women with fibroids who lack symptoms. But for those who do, a number of choices are available.

Faster recovery is a common reason women with breast cancer forgo reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy.

The NBC anchor revealed his early-stage yet aggressive cancer diagnosis on air to encourage men, especially Black men, to get screened.

Patients whose surgery was performed by a very skilled surgeon saw their risk of death decrease by 70% over five years.

The music legend is still taking medication but says he is doing much better than before.

Those who experience high levels of pain are more likely to have their cancer metastasize to the neck’s lymph nodes.

Even healthy African-American kids face an increased risk of death within 30 days of undergoing an operation.

British researchers crunched the numbers and saw serious cause for concern if cancer surgeries are delayed three to six months.

A dentist was the first person to tell Randy Jackson to get a blood sugar test.

The benefits of this procedure far outweigh the risks.

Two studies suggest that bariatric surgery may prevent obesity-related cancers, including breast cancer.

Six years ago, Williams noticed a growth on his head but was told not to worry.

Book a doctor’s visit ASAP to get checked for endometriosis.

Many cancer survivors who undergo mastectomy can’t afford reconstruction surgery. But help is available.