Cancer

Surviving and Thriving

Our bloggers are local cancer survivors who will discuss their experiences with cancer, treatment and the toll —both physical and mental — the disease can have on a family.

What is a Pap Smear?

What is a Pap Smear?

Woman's Hospital

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) a pap test is a screening for cervical cancer. This test includes screening for human papillomavirus (HPV) and abnormal cells.   A Pap test is usually done during your pelvic exam by your primary OB/GYN provider. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS) this is what […]

Celebrating Survivorship

Celebrating Survivorship

Woman's Hospital

By Kristen Wells Woman’s Cancer Pavilion Patient It is the words no one wants to hear: “Unfortunately, it is breast cancer.” In May 2021, at only 37 years old and never having had a mammogram, this was shocking news for my family and me. I quickly realized I could not change my diagnosis, but with […]