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    Patient lives her best life while fighting cancer thanks to AdventHealth

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    Sylvia Peerson lives her best life while fighting cancer thanks to AdventHealth Cancer Center Shawnee Mission physician and nurses. Read more about Sylvia's story which was featured on Good Morning...

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    New Cervical Cancer Prevention Guidelines Every Woman Should Know

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    For women, cervical cancer screenings are a really important part of maintaining whole health. In fact, cervical cancer screenings can prevent cervical cancer by detecting pre-cancerous cells, and...

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    Take Action to Prevent Cervical Cancer

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    Cervical cancer is common and relevant today. About 12,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. If caught early, cervical cancer is highly treatable. This makes it...

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    What Does It Mean If You Have Dense Breasts?

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    After your first mammogram, your doctor may tell you have dense breasts. But what exactly does that mean? Having dense breasts simply means you have more dense tissue than the fatty tissue.

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    What’s Your Ovarian Cancer Risk?

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    Though ovarian cancer is the deadliest type to affect a woman’s reproductive system, it doesn’t have to be.

    Of the women whose ovarian cancer is spotted early, 92% survive for more than five years...

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    How to Respond When a Loved One is Hesitant About the COVID-19 Vaccine

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    Expert answers to some commonly asked questions and concerns about getting a coronavirus vaccine.

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    Pregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccine

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    Considering starting a family soon? Read more about the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy from our experts.

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    Head and Neck Cancers: Spotting the Signs Could Save Your Life

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    Approximately 53,000 Americans are diagnosed with head and neck cancers every year. Learn what the signs are and what to watch for.

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    Public Health

    Breast Cancer Now Most Commonly Diagnosed Cancer Worldwide

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    In 2021, it’s estimated that over 280,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in American women.