Hysterectomy: All You Need to Know – Why It Is Needed, Types and Side Effects

Hysterectomy: All You Need to Know – Why It Is Needed, Types and Side Effects

Kris Jenner to undergo Hysterectomy after ovary tumor diagnosis Hysterectomy is a significant surgical procedure with both physical and emotional implications A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure in which a woman’s uterus is removed. As an experienced gynecologist, I have often encountered patients who are both curious and apprehensive about this procedure. Understanding when a …

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Health Talk | Rising hysterectomy numbers and the need to avoid unnecessary surgeries

Health Talk | Rising hysterectomy numbers and the need to avoid unnecessary surgeries

Hysterectomy— a surgery to remove the uterus— is one of the most frequently conducted major surgeries among women worldwide, especially in developed countries. It is a common treatment for a variety of conditions that affect a woman’s reproductive organs; while there is limited data available to compare from earlier, it’s widely believed that the number …

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Focus on Quality Over Quantity of Life

Focus on Quality Over Quantity of Life

This transcript has been edited for clarity.  Hello. I’m Dr Maurie Markman, from City of Hope. I wanted to briefly discuss what I consider to be not only a critically important trial but also a representative of an incredibly important, underrepresented type of trial as we move forward in the oncology arena. I cannot overstate …

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