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Study shows risk of cancer even after gender-affirming surgery.

Fred Hutch researchers examined risks and health outcomes for Black and white women with endometriosis and fibroids.

While applauding an updated guide to start mammograms at age 40, the American Cancer Society also weighs whether to screen after 75.

“I can imagine that my children will see me grow as I see them grow. I can imagine that I can get through this."

WISDOM study expands to women as young as 30

Balyn Zaro, PhD, studies genetic differences in the innate immune system and how they can impact the effectiveness of the meds we take.

UCSF study sheds light on the reasons behind sex differences in cancer-associated myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle.

Plus: Over 10 prevention services related to hepatitis, HIV and sexually transmitted infections covered by the Affordable Care Act.

Dulcy Wolverton, MD, addresses common questions about this breast cancer screening tool. Plus: 6 tips to help you prepare for a mammogram.

Some women with dense breasts get extra cancer screenings in addition to mammograms. This can lead to false-positives and harm.

Black patients with ovarian cancer were less likely than their white counterparts to be treated according to NCCN guidelines.

Women were more likely to feel they had to “prove” their symptoms

Joining First Lady Jill Biden, R&B icon Mary J. Blige spoke about racial disparities in cancer prevention and treatment.

Elena Shagisultanova, MD, PhD, answers six questions about the importance of mammograms, the challenges of dense breasts and more.

A new report finds that Black women have lower breast cancer incidence than white women but higher rates of death from the cancer.

Two cancer specialists detail how the Supreme Court ruling against abortion access will harm some patients.