Dr. Elisabeth Simms M.D.

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• Healing and Recovery After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

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• Is Testicular Cancer Hereditary?

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• Treatment Options for Cervical Cancer

  Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women. However, unlike the other forms of cancer, cervical cancer can be cured if it is discovered early on. That’s why cervical screening tests are necessary.Cervical cancer usually has no apparent symptoms in the primary stages. The...