OHSU Healthcare Topic Search: Gynecologic cancer
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Topic Index - Gynecological Health
Detailed information on gynecological health, including anatomy of the female pelvis, gynecological statistics, menstrual conditions, menopause, gynecological inflammations, gynecological infections, hysterectomy, and gynecological cancers
Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR)
STAR was a clinical trial of the drug raloxifene that included more than 19,000 postmenopausal women at increased risk for breast cancer. The results showed that raloxifene worked as well as tamoxifen at reducing breast cancer risk.
Topic Index - Women's Health
Detailed information on healthcare for women, including information on breast health, colorectal cancer, diabetes, gynecological concerns, heart attack, hysterectomy, infertility, menopause, mental health, osteoporosis, skin cancer, and urinary conditions
CA 125
This test looks for the protein CA 125 in your blood. CA 125 is higher in many women with ovarian cancer.
Glossary - Breast Health
Glossary of terms relating to breast health written for patients and consumers
Pelvic Ultrasound (tests & procedures)
Ultrasound, or sound wave technology, is used to examine the organs and structures in the female pelvis.
Glossary - Women's Health
Glossary of terms relating to women's health
Home Page - Gynecological Health
Detailed information on gynecological health, including anatomy of the female pelvis, gynecological statistics, menstrual conditions, menopause, gynecological inflammations, gynecological infections, hysterectomy, and gynecological cancers
Cystoscopy for Women (tests & procedures)
Cytoscopy is a procedure in which a long, lighted scope is used to examine the urinary tract, bladder, urethra, and openings to the ureters and is used when problems with the urinary tract are suspected.
Laparoscopy (tests & procedures)
Laparoscopy is a procedure that utilizes a laparoscope, a thin flexible tube containing a video camera to examine the organs of the abdominal cavity.
