If you’ve never had a well-woman exam before, you might be wondering what to expect. Is it similar to an annual physical? Which parts of your body will the doctor examine? And, which tests will be performed on you, and why?

We spoke with Elizabeth Keeler, M.D., a gynecologist who specializes in caring for women with cancer. Here’s what these important annual doctor visits include — and why you shouldn’t skip yours. 

Anal cancer can be hard to talk about. And, even when it is talked about, anal cancer is often mistaken for — or lumped together with — colorectal cancer, instead of being recognized as the distinct type of cancer that it is.

But talking about anal cancer is important, both for educational purposes and to allow those affected by the disease to feel less alone — especially with rates of HPV-related anal cancer...