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You may have seen the term “BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 testing” being used on the internet in regard to breast cancer, but are you unsure about what it means? The simple explanation is this: BRCA1 and BRCA 2 are genes that help repair damaged DNA.
Dr. Camilla Hersh has been named as a top doctor for 2017 by The Washingtonian. As the recipient of this award every year since 2002, we are extremely proud of the high-quality care and commitment to our patients that Dr. Hersh provides.
As common as uterine fibroids are, it was only a matter of time before a month was dedicated to it in an effort to help raise awareness, research, and funding. If you’re not familiar with the condition, you may be surprised to learn that by age 50,
Endometriosis is a much more prevalent issue than many people might think. In fact, fewer than 1/3 of women know what endometriosis is, despite it affecting approximately one out of every ten women in the United States. Endometriosis occurs when uterine tissue begins to grow outside of the uterus.
Nearly everyone will experience some type of stress in their lives. Stress can be caused by a variety of factors including, work, money, health, family and a laundry list of other items that are often unavoidable. You may know that long periods of stress and anxiety can leave you feeling tired and worn out,
What is HPV? The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, with nearly everyone being infected at some point in their lives. In fact, it is estimated that 79 million Americans are infected with some type of HPV,
Cancer is the leading cause of death around the world. Every year, approximately 12.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer and 7.6 million of them will die from the disease. For World Cancer Day in 2017, individuals and organizations are adopting the “We can.
It’s a new year. Time to think about diet and exercise. Here are a few tips to help get you started… Stick to a plan with your meals Whether you’ll be cooking your next meal or eating out, planning ahead will benefit you.
As women, we face unique health challenges. In order to maintain long-term health, prevention and early detection of medical conditions and diseases is key. Depending on your stage of life, the following exams are recommended.
Here’s our office closing schedule for the holidays. We hope our patients have a wonderful holiday season! November 24th and 25th – ClosedDecember 26th – ClosedJanuary 2nd 2017 – Closed Patients can still fill out our online appointment request form and someone from our office will respond as soon as possible.