Cervical precancer cases have dropped since the introduction of the HPV vaccine. Young men and women between the ages of 13-26 are advised to get the vaccine as soon as possible due to the significant drop in cases as seen in reported results. Continue reading below for more information on the impact of the vaccine.…
Your feelings about cancer may be hard to process. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a shock to most people and figuring out how to interpret or express your emotions can be difficult. The confusion you may feel around processing your emotions is normal. Continue reading below to learn more about your emotions and ways to…
Though there have been vast improvements in vaccines, there is still a lot of information women need to know about cervical cancer. Education on the disease can help with prevention and treatment as well as help with efforts to rid cervical cancer from existence. Continue reading below to learn about vaccinations, screening, and treatment for…
Managing sleep problems with cancer can be difficult. There is a multitude of reasons that could be making it hard for patients to get the rest they need and cancer can actually exacerbate how often a patient experiences problems with sleeping. Continue reading below to learn more about how to track your sleeping patterns for…
From all of us at the Colorado Center for Gynecologic Oncology, we would like to wish you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! We would like to thank our staff for all the hard work they’ve put in this year as well as thank our patients and their families for trusting us with your…
A study has suggested that the gut microbiome may influence how cancer patients respond to oral therapies. The way the gut microbiome interacts with some medications could be utilized to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients in the future. Continue reading below to learn more. A new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western…
Handling a serious illness through the holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic can raise your stress levels and may take some of the joy out of your holidays. Continue reading below for guidance on what to do and what not to do if you or a loved one is coping with a serious illness this holiday…
The Colorado Center for Gynecologic Oncology wants to wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! This season reminds us of the loved ones who hold a special place in our lives. As we enter the season of giving and thankfulness, we would like to express how thankful we are for all of our patients, staff,…
Using tattoo ink to find cancer may seem too good to be true, but researchers at USC have created new imaging contrast agents that can illuminate cancers and help us detect them sooner using colorful dyes. Continue reading below to learn more. The humble ink in a tattoo artist’s needle could be the key to…
Are you a caregiver who loves being able to take care of your elderly parent but is feeling overwhelmed by the scope of your role? Or perhaps your partner or close friend spends a significant amount of their time taking care of a loved one and you see the strain it is taking on them……