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16 Things Cancer Patients Wish You Knew
To be as supportive as possible, understand what your loved ones who are cancer patients are really going through.
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5 Signs of Prostate Cancer Men Should Never Ignore
One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Though the disease often never presents with...
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8 Signs of Breast Cancer You Might Be Ignoring (Besides a Lump)
Nearly 250,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. It’s important to pay attention to any breast...
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9 Causes of Cancer That Might Surprise You
And because the C-word isn’t a surprise anyone wants, learn how best to protect yourself from these cancer causes.
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15 Things in Your Home That Can Cause Cancer
Your couch, your fridge—even your nice countertops could be hiding cancer-causing substances. Here's what you can do about it, according...
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13 Silent Signs of Oral Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore
About 49,670 Americans are diagnosed with oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer every year. If you're in a high-risk group, be...
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These 14 Women Are Grateful for Their BRCA Diagnosis—Here’s Why
Learning that you're high risk for one or several types cancers is undoubtedly scary and life-changing to say the least,...
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13 Signs of Cancer in Men You Need to Stop Ignoring
See a doctor about these or any other unusual pains or changes.
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This Woman’s Mammo Missed a Breast Cancer Due to Her Dense Breast Tissue
Not every woman is great about scheduling those annual breast exams—You know who you are!—but that wasn't true of Gail...
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Woman Shares Her Rare Breast Cancer Symptom as a Warning to Others
When one woman discovered a rash on her breast that looked like a sunburn, she had no idea what it...
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If You Eat This Food, You Could Reduce Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer by 17 Percent
If you need an excuse to chow down on carbs, you're in luck. A report from global cancer researchers suggests...
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Eating This One Type of Food Could Increase Your Risk of Cancer, According to a New Study
Repeat after us: You are what you eat. And what you eat could be harming your health.
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10 Ways to Support a Friend or Relative with Cancer
Don't worry that you'll do the wrong thing—just focus on all the ways you can offer support. Here, cancer experts...
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Yes, Eye Freckles Are a Thing—and This Is What They Reveal About Your Health
Your eyes are the window to your soul, but did you know your eyes can also be a window into...
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5 Breast Cancer Myths You Hear All the Time That Just Aren’t True
We don't know everything about breast cancer, but we do know these commonly held beliefs are actually myths.
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I Tried Mole Mapping. Here’s What Happened.
This preventative skin cancer measure may just save your life.
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Two Types of Skin Cancer Are Skyrocketing—Are You At Risk?
Ever had a bad sunburn? Addicted to tanning beds? Can't be bothered to lather up the sunscreen for that day...
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8 Surprising Facts About Skin Cancer
Read on to find out what you need to know from dermatologists to save your skin—or your life.
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This Grandmother Beat Early Breast Cancer With a 20-Minute Treatment
Researchers are exploring less invasive and more targeted treatments for breast cancer that use electric pulses or cryotherapy to...
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29 Things Doctors Wish You Knew About Cervical Cancer
Between the HPV vaccine and new screening methods, there's more protection from cervical cancer than ever before—but you need to...
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12 Loving, Little Ways to Support a Loved One Through Chemo
Your loved one is getting treated for cancer. Now what? Support the survivor through treatment and recovery with these guidelines.
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7 Things That Lump in Your Breast Could Be Besides Cancer
Found a lump? Don't panic: 85 percent of all breast lumps have nothing to do with cancer.
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3 Colon Cancer Signs You Might Be Ignoring
While a colonoscopy is very effective at detecting colon cancer, these are three other signs that could indicate that something...
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12 Cancer-Fighting Superfoods You Should Be Eating Every Day
Cancer is the number two killer in America, second only to heart disease. What you eat can lower your risk...
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What You Must Know About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer rates are soaring in the United States. An American’s lifetime risk of melanoma today is close to 1
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What Is a Colonoscopy? Everything You Need to Know
Regular screening with colonoscopy exams can prevent colon cancer or catch it before it spreads. Knowing exactly what to...