Is an HPV DNA Test Better Than a Pap Smear?
Generally, yes, as the primary screening tool at least. HPV DNA testing picks up high risk strains of the virus that actually cause cervical cancer, and it catches that risk years before any cell changes would even show up on a Pap smear. A Pap smear looks at cells...
Can Cold Caps Prevent Chemo Hair Loss?
Yes, they can, sometimes significantly, though how well they work varies a lot depending on which drugs are involved and the individual patient. Cold caps work by cooling the scalp during chemotherapy infusion, which narrows blood vessels there and reduces how much of...
Does Cancer Increase Blood Clot Risk?
Yes, cancer raises the risk of a dangerous blood clot, a venous thromboembolism, meaning deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, by roughly four to seven times compared to someone without cancer. So why does a disease that has nothing to do with the blood vessels...