Results for "Cancer"

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The Health Risks of Secondhand Smoke for Adults and Children
Do you live with or spend time with someone who smokes? If so, you may be exposed to secondhand smoke — even if you don’t smoke yourself.  “Secondhand...
July 29
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9 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Cancer Starting Today
Cancer touches nearly every family in some way. You may know someone who’s gone through treatment or maybe you’re caring for a loved one right now.  While...
July 22
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Age Spots vs. Skin Cancer: Know the Difference and Protect Your Skin
You look at the back of your hand, your neck or even your leg...and you notice something. A spot you've never seen before. Could it be skin cancer? Or...
June 27
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Can Imaging Tests Improve Cancer Care? The Role of CT and PET Scans
When you’re being treated for cancer, you want to know how well your therapy is working. Imaging tests like CT scans and PET scans can help.  With these...
May 27
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Genetic Testing vs. Genetic Counseling: What’s the Difference?
If you might be at higher risk for a health condition based on your genes, you may want to know more about the odds you’ll develop that condition. Information...
May 23
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What’s New in Women’s Cancer Screenings
When it comes to cancer, finding it early makes a big difference. New tools in women’s cancer screening are helping health care professionals do just that.  These...
May 14
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Why Your Family’s Medical History Matters for Your Health
Families pass down more than just eye color and hair type. They also pass down genes that can affect your health. While you can’t change the DNA you inherit,...
April 25
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How to Tell Lymphoma Signs and Symptoms From Other Conditions
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in a part of the immune system called the lymphatic system. When you spot the symptoms of lymphoma early, you...
March 30
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Dating During or After Cancer: How to Manage Key Conversations
From putting yourself out there on dating apps to getting through awkward first dates to becoming intimate, dating life is full of challenges.  Adding...
March 21
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Breast Self-Awareness: What You Need to Know
One of the best ways to catch signs that you could be developing breast cancer is to practice breast self-awareness. “Self-awareness is being in tune with...
February 25