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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: When should...

March 15, 2023

The links between unhealthy habits and colorectal cancer are quite strong. Learn when you should start screening.

tags: colorectal cancer

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Do you need the HPV vaccine?

January 3, 2022

HPV is a sexually transmitted virus that can cause genital warts and cancers. Here's how to protect yourself.

tags: cervical cancer , hpv , hpv vaccine , pap smear , womens health

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Understanding lung cancer and treatment options

October 31, 2021 by Sarah Cannon

If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, here's what you need to know about available treatment options.

tags: lung cancer , lung cancer treatment , radiation , surgery , treatment options

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Questions about e-cigarettes

October 31, 2021 by Sarah Cannon

The use of electronic cigarettes is on the rise, but are e-cigarettes any different from regular cigarettes? Here's what to know.

tags: e-cigarettes , electronic cigarettes , lung cancer , smoking , vaping

Diagnosing lung cancer: What you should know

October 4, 2021

Do you know the symptoms of lung cancer? Here's what to look for and how its diagnosed.

tags: bronchoscopy , cancer , cancerdiagnosis , diagnosis , earlydetection , knowyourrisk , lungcancer , pulmonologist , risk , smoking , symptoms

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How much do genetics impact the risk for breast...

October 1, 2021 by Sarah Cannon

What causes breast cancer? And what role do genetics play? Here's what you need to know.

tags: bca , breastcancer , breastcancerawareness , geneticcounseling , genetics , knowyourrisk , makeyourmammogram , mammogram

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Blood cancer treatment during COVID-19

September 6, 2021 by Sarah Cannon

If you or a loved one has blood cancer, you may have discussed a bone and marrow transplant, but still have questions in light of COVID-19.

tags: bloodcancer , bloodcancertreatment , bmt , bonemarrowtransplant , bonemarrowtransplantbmt , covid19 , covid-19-blog , safetyprecautions , stemcelltransplant

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9 of the worst health mistakes men make

September 6, 2021

6 out of 10 men don't go to the doctor when they should. But do you know the real consequences of that startling statistic?

tags: menshealth , preventativehealth , screenings , substanceabuse

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Am I a Candidate for Cervical Cancer Screening?

September 6, 2021

Unsure if you should be screened for cervical cancer? Here's what you need to know.

tags: cancer , cancerscreening , cancer screening , cervical , cervicalcancer , cervical cancer , cervicalcancerscreening , gardasil , genitalwarts , genital warts , hpv , hpvtest , hpv test , humanpapillomavirus , human papillomavirus , papsmear , pap smear , pediatrics womens health , screening , vaccine , womenshealth

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Can eating red and processed meats really cause...

June 8, 2021

Red and processed meats may up our cancer risk. Read more to find out whether or not you need to change your diet.

tags: colorectalcancer , diet , healthmatters , redmeat

Why you should always say 'no' to tobacco

June 8, 2021

Tobacco is harmful in countless ways to your health. Read how you can improve your health if you quit smoking today.

tags: cigar , cigars , e-cigarettes , hookah , lung cancer , nicotine , quit smoking , quitting smoking , smokeless tobacco , smoking , tobacco , vaping

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Colorectal cancer screening: Why is it important?

March 22, 2021

Colon polyps are a common finding in colorectal screenings. It is important to remove these polyps before they may become cancerous.

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Understanding colorectal cancer

March 8, 2021

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. How does it function and what are the symptoms?

tags: colorectal , colorectalcancer , colorectalcancerawareness

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