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Can Soy Cause Breast Cancer?
Worried about soy and breast cancer? Here’s what you need to know.
The Future of Prostate Cancer Screening Is Here
IsoPSA is a test that offers more accuracy for predicting whether or not someone has prostate cancer that needs treatment. Learn more about the test and how it will change the way that prostate cancer is diagnosed.
Why Cancer Patients Should Take Fevers Seriously
For cancer patients, there’s one symptom that indisputably requires a trip to the hospital: fever. Find out why from an emergency medicine director and a hematologist-oncologist.
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Can Weed Killer Cause Cancer?
When it comes to weed killer causing cancer, the element in question is glyphosate. This chemical can be found in hundreds of herbicides on the market today. And findings over whether or not it’s actually harmful have been all over the board. It points to an interesting disconnect between science, public opinion and court decisions.
More Young Adults Are Getting Cancer – and Obesity Might Have Something to Do With It
A new study found an uptick in cases of six obesity-related cancers in adults under 50.
Should I Take Vitamin D and Fish Oil to Reduce My Risk of Heart Disease and Cancer?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Cardiologist Steven Nissen MD, answers this one about whether fish oil and vitamin D are good for reducing your risk of heart disease and cancer.
Can Eating More Organic Food Reduce Your Risk of Developing Cancer?
A new study looked at whether eating organic foods can lower your cancer risk. Oncologist Dale Shepard, MD, PhD, explains what you should take away from the findings.
Worried About an Inherited Breast Cancer Risk? A Psychologist Can Help
Learning you have a hereditary breast cancer risk can be frightening. But talking to a therapist can help you take control and cope with anxiety and depression.
Why Leukemia Happens: Could It Run in Your Family?
Could leukemia run in your family? Doctors can’t often pinpoint the causes, but they know of some factors that can increase your risk for the disease. Learn more.
