Types of Women's Cancer

At MacDonald Women's Hospital we provide advanced, interdisciplinary care for patients with gynecologic cancers. Meet our specialty team.

Our multidisciplinary resources from the Ireland Cancer Center enable our patients suspected or known to have gynecologic cancer to receive the newest diagnostic tests and treatments.

Types of Gynecological Caner

Gynecologic cancers—cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar—affect approximately 80,000 women a year. Thanks to improved detection programs, new surgical procedures and innovative therapies, the survival rate for women with cancer continues to climb.

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and codeine is a prescription pain medicine. It is a narcotic, which means it has the potential to relieve pain while making you feel sleepy.Acetaminophen and codeine overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.See also:Acetaminophen overdoseCodeine overdoseHydrocodone and acetaminophen overdose
Review Date: 10/29/2007

Acetaminophen overdose is one of the most common poisonings worldwide. People often think that acetaminophen, a pain-relieving medicine, is extremely safe. However, it may be deadly if taken in large doses.
Review Date: 1/17/2007

Acetomeroctol overdose is poisoning from an overdose of acetomeroctol, an antiseptic.
Review Date: 4/4/2006

Acetone is a chemical used in many household products. This article discusses poisoning from swallowing acetone-based products.
Review Date: 10/18/2007

Adrenergic bronchodilators are inhaled medicines that help open up the air passages. They are used to treat asthma and chronic bronchitis. Adrenergic bronchodilator overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
Review Date: 10/29/2007

This is poisoning from swallowing after shave.
Review Date: 10/31/2006

This poisoning is from swallowing aloe.
Review Date: 3/8/2006

This is poisoning from swallowing a large amount of aminophylline or theophylline.
Review Date: 4/4/2006

This is poisoning from taking an excessive amount of a drug that contains both amitriptyline and perphenazine. The medicine is sometimes prescribed for patients with depression, agitation, or anxiety.See also: Amitriptyline overdose
Review Date: 3/18/2006

This is poisoning from taking an excessive amount of amitriptyline hydrochloride, a tricyclic antidepressant.
Review Date: 3/18/2006

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