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Tumours of the female reproductive organs (25 contents)
Am I protected? The issue of insufficient investment in women’s health
Women live longer, but their health is still underfunded and under-researched. Let’s examine why women’s healthcare requires greater attention, which areas are most neglected, and what changes could...
Women, get screened prophylactically!
Cancer is the most common disease in the world today. At the end of last year, the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) published alarming figures from a report. It shows that in 2021,...
Is there a correlation between diet and cervical cancer risk?
According to statistics, cervical cancer is one of the most common gynaecological cancers. Modern treatment methods offer the chance of complete remission provided it is detected early. That is why...
How to protect yourself against cancer?
Malignant tumours are the second cause of death in Poland (after cardiovascular disease). It is estimated that 10-30% of all cancers are caused by genetic predisposition. We can therefore protect...
Erosion of the cervix - should it be feared?
This article contains all the information every patient should know about cervical erosion. It discusses the nature of the condition, its symptoms and treatment.
Foreign body in a child's ear - principles of management
The insertion of foreign bodies into natural orifices is more common among children than adults. Foreign bodies can be of organic (seeds, insects) or inorganic origin (small toys or parts of toys,...
Cervical cancer
Recognised indicators of the quality of medical care are neonatal mortality and cancer outcomes. Thanks to the application of the three-tier obstetric care model for many years, neonatal mortality...
Colposcopy - a valuable diagnostic test
Colposcopy is one of the tests complementary to the diagnosis of cancerous lesions of the cervix, vagina and vulva. It is most often performed in the event of an abnormal cytological result, which is...
Is cervical cancer a completely curable disease?
The principles of diagnosis and prevention of cervical cancer are presented in an accessible way for patients. The disease is completely curable provided that regular medical checks are carried out...
HPV vaccine also registered for boys
The US Food and Drug Administration has registered the HPV vaccine as effective and safe in boys and men aged nine to 26 years.
