Category: Cancer

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June 26, 2019

Cancer Treatment: We’ve Come a Long Way and the Future is Hopeful

Survival rates have drastically improved in recent decades, and physician-researchers are working toward more personalized treatments.

Cancer, Research

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June 17, 2019

How to Treat a Sunburn at Home

Dealing with red, inflamed skin? Try these remedies and learn when to call your doctor.

Dermatology, Health, Skin Cancer, Skin Care

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June 5, 2019

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.

Cancer, Thyroid Disorders

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May 20, 2019

Should You Be Screened for Skin Cancer?

What to do if you have an increased risk for developing skin cancer.

Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Skin Care

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April 22, 2019

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.

Cervical Cancer, Sexual Health, Vaccines

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April 17, 2019

Should You Be Screened for Lung Cancer?

Find out how lung cancer screenings can save lives and who should get them.

Cancer, Lung Health

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April 1, 2019

Head and Neck Cancer 101

Here’s what you need to know about causes, treatment and prevention.

Head and Neck Cancer

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March 6, 2019

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.

Cancer

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October 15, 2018

Preserving Fertility for Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment

Learn how cancer affects your fertility and what you can do to preserve it.

Cancer, Fertility

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September 5, 2018

Can You Really Poop in a Box to Prevent Colon Cancer?

Here’s what you need to know about the at-home colon cancer detection test Cologuard.

Colorectal Cancer

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September 3, 2018

American Cancer Society Updates Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines

If you’re 45 and thought you had a few more years before needing to schedule a colonoscopy, think again.

Colon Health, Colorectal Cancer

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August 1, 2018

Life After Cancer: The ‘New Normal’

Survivors may encounter new challenges once treatment is over.

Cancer

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