Are you ever frustrated with asking a quick question to your Doctor’s office?
Dr. Suzy Lessing demonstrates what a typical clinic experience might be when calling in and also shows how with DirectMed direct primary care clinic it’s much easier!
The guidelines for cervical cancer screening have changed a lot over the years, which can be quite confusing. But, here is the good news: PAP smears are done less frequently these days when the result is normal.
Cervical cancer is related to high-risk Human Papilloma virus (HPV). Risk factors for contracting HPV include age of first intercourse and number of sexual partners. Most healthy non-smoking women can clear the virus, however, immunocompromised conditions and smoking decrease the chance of women clearing this virus on their own.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month which encourages people to take part in early detection of the disease. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and early detection provides a 100% 5 year survival rate.