Cancer Care & Prevention

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March 15, 2024/Digestive

How Safe Are Colonoscopies?

They might not be fun, but colonoscopies are low-risk, high-reward procedures

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March 14, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty

Is That Mole Cancerous?

The size, shape and color of moles may offer clues that point to melanoma

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Working While Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer

Working has its benefits, but it may require some modifications — and that’s OK

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How Palliative Care Can Help if You’re Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer

Palliative care offers a comprehensive network of support at any stage, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond

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Here’s Why Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease Increase Your Risk of Colon Cancer

Chronic inflammation from flare-ups can damage the lining of your intestinal wall, making your colon more vulnerable to cancer

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Colorectal Cancer Screenings: Endoscopy vs. Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy

Colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies are types of endoscopies, procedures that look at the health of your large intestine

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Colon Cancer in Young Adults: An Alarming Trend

A steady increase in cases in those younger than 50 started decades ago

Doctor holding a model of a colon with patient
February 29, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

How Long Does It Take Colon Cancer To Grow?

It’s a slow-moving process that offers an opportunity for early detection and treatment

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February 28, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

Is an At-Home Colon Cancer Test Worth Trying?

At-home screening options can be good detection tools, but a colonoscopy remains the gold standard

Tired cancer patient reading at night
February 27, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

The Link Between Insomnia and Cancer Treatment

Medications, tubing and stress can steal away the ZZZs you need

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