GLOSSARY Acanthosis Nigricans: Patches of skin that are thicker, darker, and like velvet. This condition is associated with diabetes or prediabetes. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS): A group of signs and symptoms, usually of severe infections, in a person who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Adenomyosis: A condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus begins to grow in the…
Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Test Results What is cervical cancer screening? Cervical cancer screening is performed to detect abnormal changes in the cervix’s cells that may lead to cancer. The Pap test, testing for the virus human papillomavirus (HPV), or both could be included in screening. What causes abnormal cervical cancer screening test results? Cervical cancer is caused mostly by HPV…
Mammography and Other Screening Tests for Breast Problems What is a screening test? A screening test is used to detect diseases in persons who have no symptoms or indicators. This enables for early intervention. Why is breast screening important? By the age of 75, one out of every eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer.…
