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Skin, Sun, and Cancer

July 24, 2018

Applying sunscreen when you go to the beach or the pool may seem like second nature, but according to the American Cancer Society, new cases ...

tags: basal cell carcinoma , cancer , dermatology , melanoma , skin , skin cancer , squamous cell carcinoma

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The Latest on Skin Cancer

July 17, 2018

The rates of dangerous skin cancers like melanoma have more than tripled since the 1970s, according to the National Cancer Institute. We spoke...

tags: basal cell carcinoma , cancer , dermatology , melanoma , skin , skin cancer , squamous cell carcinoma

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Sugar: How Bad Is It for You Really?

August 15, 2017

Research has shown that too much of the sweet stuff can lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, cognitive decline and even...

tags: cancer , carbohydrates , dextrose , diabetes , glucose , heart disease , high fructose corn syrup , maltose , malt syrup , obesity , rice syrup , sucrose , sugar

When do I get a mammogram?

November 10, 2016

There has been lots of conversation about when and how often women should have an annual mammogram.

tags: 3d mammogram , 3d mammography , breast cancer , mammogram , mammography , pain in breast , women's cancer

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What’s a Breast Care Nurse Navigator?

November 4, 2016 by Emily Allred

There’s no doubt that the diagnosis of cancer is usually overwhelming. During this fragile time, patients often feel very vulnerable and alone...

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer awareness , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , mammogram , mammography

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How to Prepare for a Mammogram

October 18, 2016

Mammograms have been known to contribute to the early diagnosis of breast cancer and help decrease breast cancer deaths. Learn how you can prepare...

tags: 3d mammogram , breast cancer , breast cancer awareness , cancer prevention , mammogram , mammography

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What is 3D Mammography?

October 14, 2016

The 3D Mammography exam allows doctors to examine your breast tissue layer by layer and therefore, detect more breast cancers.

tags: 3d mammogram , breast cancer , breast cancer awareness , cancer prevention , mammogram , mammography

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5 Surprising Tips from Breast Cancer Experts

October 6, 2016

Breast cancer steals far too many lives, but we‰Ûªre making progress in learning how to prevent, detect, treat and move on from it.

tags: 3d mammogram , breast cancer , breast cancer awareness , breast cancer detection , cancer , cancer prevention , diet , mammogram , mammography

9 Sunscreen Mistakes You Don't Have to Make

June 7, 2016

An Australian study found that daily sunscreen use could reduce the risk of melanoma by as much as half. From not applying enough to skipping...

tags: cancer , kids , kids health , kids safety , pediatrics , prevention , skin , skin cancer , skin care , spf , summer , sunscreen

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Breast Cancer In Men: What Makes It Different?

October 15, 2015

Breast cancer may largely be seen as a woman's disease. While we're used to campaigns about breast cancer featuring women, these campaigns...

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer detection , cancer screening , health , men's health

Are You Tough Enough to Wear Pink?

July 13, 2015

Most likely, if you see a bumper stick sporting a bright pink ribbon, you recognize the symbolism. When the NFL dons pink uniforms, you know ...

tags: 3d mammogram , breast cancer , cancer , cancer awareness , mammogram

Get The 411 On Thyroid Cancer Numbers

April 22, 2015

When you think of the different types of cancer, chances are you list the usual culprits: breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, etc. But ...

tags: cancer , cancer screening , chemotherapy , health , radiation , surgery , thyroid cancer

5 Misconceptions People Have About Hookah Smoke

March 31, 2015

A hookah is a water pipe used to smoke a special type of flavored tobacco. Charcoal-heated air is passed through the tobacco (which resembles...

tags: cancer , e-cigarette , health , lung cancer , nicotine , oral cancer , secondhand smoke , smoking

5 Reasons Why A Colonoscopy Isn't So Bad

March 17, 2015

The colonoscopy gets a lot of grief, and when you hear some of the horror stories, it's not surprising. The truth is, it's not as bad...

tags: cancer , cancer prevention , cancer screening , cancer treatment , colon cancer , colonoscopy , health , prevention

Discover What Happens To Your Body When You Quit...

March 5, 2015

The road back from quitting smoking is a long and hard one. But you will see benefits immediately and over the long term. Anyone who has successfully...

tags: anxiety , cancer , depression , health , heart disease , lung cancer , nicotine , secondhand smoke , smoking , wellness , withdrawal

Do You Really Need a breast self-exam?

January 27, 2015

The breast self-exam is a hot topic of debate for medical experts and women with breast cancer.

tags: 3d mammogram , breast cancer , cancer , cancer detection , cancer screening , mammogram , mammography , prevention , women's health

Quitting Smoking Cold Turkey? 3 Ways To Break ...

January 13, 2015

Separating smoking from everyday life is challenging. But you can do it. Set yourself up for success, and have a plan.

tags: break the habit , cancer , health , lung cancer , nicotine , secondhand smoke , smoking , wellness , withdrawal

E-cigarette Safety: 4 Reasons That'...

November 14, 2014

They're devices that look like cigarettes. But instead of tobacco, they contain liquid nicotine. They operate off a battery and turn liquid...

tags: cancer , e-cigarette , health , lung cancer , nicotine , secondhand smoke , smoking , wellness

Radiation Oncology: Commonly Asked Questions

October 22, 2014

Radiation is something that is electrically produced. It is high powered and interacts with certain elements that create an x-ray beam. That ...

tags: cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , radiation

7 Ways to Cope With the Mental Health Effects ...

October 13, 2014

When you're diagnosed with breast cancer, you may only think about the physical effects of the disease at first: How will the treatment ...

tags: anxiety , breast cancer , cancer , cancer treatment , depression , health , mental health , wellness

How to Be a Part of a Loved One's Breast ...

October 9, 2014

If you have a loved one who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, you probably want to help out as much as you can. But you may worry about...

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment

Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Why It's...

October 2, 2014

Believe it or not, a diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer is usually not a death sentence.

tags: 3d mammogram , breast cancer , cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , mammogram , mammography

The Good News About Colon Cancer Screening and...

August 28, 2014

Colon cancer is a serious health issue in America today. It's the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer...

tags: cancer , cancer screening , cancer treatment , colon cancer , health , men's health , prevention , wellness , women's health

Working During Chemotherapy: Tips for Approaching...

August 26, 2014

While some cancer patients take time off from work, many simply can't afford to. It's common to find cancer patients still in the workforce...

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , chemotherapy , colon cancer , health , prevention

Words of Encouragement: 6 Inspirational ...

August 12, 2014

There's a sense of relief that comes with your final day of cancer treatment. It's the first day of survivorship.

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer treatment , health , wellness

Why Women Don't Go to the Doctor and How ...

July 8, 2014

Women are not going to the doctor as often as men — even when they need to.

tags: cancer detection , health , prevention , wellness , women's health

You're Too Young To have Cancer: How...

June 24, 2014

From the moment the doctor confirms your diagnosis, you may think of how cancer will affect your work, your physical appearance, and your social...