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4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1066+ words) Despite initially being told there was nothing wrong, Jo Brown trusted her instinct – and body – and was diagnosed with stage 2 high-grade endometrial cancer. Eighteen months on, she shares her story – and what she wants every woman to know Eighteen months…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (441+ words) From the time she started menstruating, Brazer had what she thought were “bad periods.” It wasn’t until she went to college and lived among other young women who menstruated that she realized, “You don’t miss school for your period. You…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (788+ words) The first step to being able to spot any cancer symptoms is to know your body and what is normal for you Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (830+ words) A urine and vaginal fluid test could help rule out womb cancer in women with postmenopausal bleeding. Women usually have to undergo ultrasounds, biopsies and sometimes a hysteroscopy to investigate symptoms, but researchers say this new approach provides an alternative…...

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