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A man holds his abdomen while sitting on his bed. New abdominal pain can be an early warning sign of colorectal cancer.Blog
What to Know About Colorectal Cancer: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Colorectal cancer is a disease that develops in the parts of the digestive system called the colon and rectum. It may not show symptoms in the early stages, but this is when treatment is most...
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A woman and a family caregiver hold hands while sitting next to each other on a couch at home, talking about how to stay positive during cancer treatment.Blog
Self-Care Tips for Staying Positive During Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment can be a tough journey, its effects felt by both patients and their loved ones. Staying positive doesn’t mean pretending everything is easy or ignoring the hard parts of...
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Understanding Breast Cancer: Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and Prevention Tips
The most common cancer among women in the U.S., breast cancer accounts for about 30% of all female cancers each year. It’s estimated that one in eight women develop breast cancer at some...
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A senior undergoes a breast cancer screening with a mammographer viewing the scan.Blog
Mammograms After 65: How Often You Need One and What to Ask Your Doctor
After age 65, you're probably happy to give up certain obligations. Perhaps you no longer need to work full-time. Maybe you're reading more books and spending less time on the computer...
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Facts About Childhood Cancer
Cancer can be a scary word, especially when it comes to children. Childhood cancers are where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and invade the body's healthy cells. These types of cancer often...
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How Do You Get Skin Cancer?
With summer here, so, too, comes sunny skies and humidity, which means people will venture outside, but sometimes danger can lurk - skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, skin...