Five Things to Know About Dense Breasts
3D mammography is recommended for women whose breasts contain more dense than fatty tissue.
Category: Cancer
What’s an Anal Pap Test and Do You Need One?
This test is an effective screening tool for anal cancer.
How to Treat a Sunburn at Home
Dealing with red, inflamed skin? Try these remedies and learn when to call your doctor.
How Doctors Evaluate Lumps in the Neck for Thyroid Cancer
Most thyroid nodules don’t cause any symptoms or need treatment, but some can be malignant and require surgery.
Should You Be Screened for Skin Cancer?
What to do if you have an increased risk for developing skin cancer.
People Up to Age 45 Can Now Be Vaccinated for HPV
The HPV vaccine is now recommended for adults to prevent multiple strains of the virus.
Should You Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
Find out how lung cancer screenings can save lives and who should get them.
Head and Neck Cancer 101
Here’s what you need to know about causes, treatment and prevention.
Cancer, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery
Understanding the Decline in the Cancer Death Rate in the U.S.
The N.C. Cancer Hospital physician-in-chief provides context on a recent report.
What Doctors Know About Reducing Breast Cancer Risk
Women can’t control whether they get breast cancer in many cases, but there are steps to take that can improve the odds of avoiding this common disease.