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Part of Life: Angelina Jolie Has Ovaries Removed

Part of Life: Angelina Jolie Has Ovaries Removed

| March 24, 2015 Comment

Part of Life: Angelina Jolie Has Ovaries Removed – Angelina Jolie has had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed after tests indicated possible signs of cancer, the Hollywood actress announced Tuesday — two years after she underwent a double mastectomy. In a brief but candid op-ed for the New York Times, Jolie described learning that […]

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Annual Pelvic Exam Not Needed for Women

| July 1, 2014 Comment

The dreaded annual pelvic exam is not needed for women, according to new guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP). Except for pregnant women and those who have symptoms indicating problems, this exam may not be needed for most women, as there’s is no evidence to show that they’re accurate in identifying cancers of […]

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