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Here are some frequently asked questions about breast cancer.
Q: Who is most likely to get breast cancer?
A: Breast cancer occurs most often in women older than 50. Many things may increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer. You cannot control some...
Germ cell and stromal cell ovarian cancers are rare. They account for about 5-7% of all ovarian cancers.
Germ cell cancers start in cells that form eggs in the ovary. They typically occur in young women and adolescents. Stromal cell cancers start in...
Q: What is Gestational Trophoblastic Disease?
A: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease is also called GTD. It is a group of diseases that begin when abnormal placental cells grow in the uterus after conception. GTD is always related to some part of...
Q: What is the uterus?
A: The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ. It is located in a woman’s pelvis between the bladder and rectum. Fallopian tubes on both sides of the uterus connect it to each ovary. The bottom part of the uterus is called the...
Q: What is vulvar cancer?
A: Vulvar cancer is cancer that starts in the vulva. The vulva is the outer part of the female reproductive system. It includes the skin folds under the pubic hair that protects the urethra and vagina. Vulvar cancer is rare...
