Women who have lymph nodes removed as part of breast cancer surgery may be at an increased risk for developing lymphedema, a condition caused by blockages of the lymph vessels. Lymph vessels run throughout the body carrying fluid, cells and other
Surgical treatment for breast cancer is a method used to remove as much of the breast tumor as possible. Surgery can also be done to find out whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes under the arm (axillary dissection), to restore the breast
Every woman needs regular gynecologic care. That’s why the Saint Francis Health System obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) team is dedicated to providing high-quality medical care throughout the many phases of a woman’s life. Our gynecologists at
Gynecologic health conditions can be painful, frustrating and embarrassing. Many are treated with lifestyle changes. Other conditions require medication. When these treatment methods don’t bring relief, gynecologic surgery may be necessary
Uterine fibroids are tumors of varying sizes that grow in the uterus. Nearly always non-cancerous, these tumors develop for reasons that are unclear, but the hormones estrogen and progesterone seem to play a role in their growth. Uterine fibroids
Endometriosis is a common condition that occurs when tissue resembling the endometrium — the tissue that lines the uterus — grows outside the uterus. Abnormal outer tissue growth often spreads to the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Endometriosis often
Gynecological cancers aren’t as common as breast cancer, but they can be just as deadly. That’s why Saint Francis Health System is committed to providing compassionate care to women with cancer affecting their reproductive system. No matter the type
Infertility is the inability to become pregnant after trying for a year. After age 35, infertility is diagnosed after six months of unsuccessful trying. Childbirth is one of the happiest moments of a parent’s life, but infertility and reproduction
Women begin menopause after living for one year without having a menstrual period. This natural change occurs when the ovaries stop making the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Like many women, you may think of menopause as a years-long transition
If you have pelvic pain, heavy vaginal bleeding or gynecologic cancer, a variety of treatments ranging from conservative to surgical may offer a solution. One of the most common female surgical procedures is a hysterectomy, which is the removal of