Category: Cancer

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September 4, 2019

Active Surveillance: When Your Doctor Wants to Monitor, Not Immedia...

Active Surveillance: When Your Doctor Wants to Monitor, Not Immediately Treat, Your Cancer

Cancer, Oncology

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August 28, 2019

How What You Eat Can Affect Your Risk of Cancer

An oncology dietitian offers advice on designing your diet for health.

Cancer, Nutrition, Wellness

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A photograph of the dignicap, used to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.

July 18, 2019

Preventing Hair Loss During Chemotherapy

Technology allows cancer patients to keep their hair while undergoing chemotherapy.

Cancer, Health

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July 3, 2019

Five Things to Know About Dense Breasts 

3D mammography is recommended for women whose breasts contain more dense than fatty tissue.

Breast Cancer

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July 1, 2019

What’s an Anal Pap Test and Do You Need One?   

This test is an effective screening tool for anal cancer.

Cancer, Infectious Diseases, Sexual Health

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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 22, 2019

What Is Amyloidosis?

This rare disease shares its symptoms with many other conditions, which makes it hard to diagnose.

Cancer, Cardiology, Oncology

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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 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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