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December 22, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

Some Skin Cancers Can Be Genetic

Family history matters for melanoma, but the connection isn’t as strong for other skin cancers

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December 18, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

Is Leukemia Hereditary?

This cancer of the blood is rarely passed down, but genetics can help determine risk

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November 30, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

Can Soy Cause Breast Cancer?

Research consistently shows that soy-based foods do not increase cancer risk

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November 16, 2023/Nutrition

Nitrates and Nitrites: What Are They and What Foods Have Them?

These naturally occurring chemicals may cause health issues when added to some foods

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November 3, 2023/Women's Health

Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Cause Cancer?

If menopause symptoms disrupt your life, HRT can help, with minimal cancer risk

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October 25, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

Can Hair Dye Increase Cancer Risk?

Research shows some associations and concerns, but no definitive connections

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August 29, 2023/Infectious Disease

Why Adults (Up to Age 45) Should Consider Getting the HPV Vaccine

Protecting yourself and others from a virus that causes cancer is the central focus

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July 21, 2023/Women's Health

Hair-Straightening Products Associated With Uterine Cancer: What You Need To Know

Study results don’t conclude hair straighteners cause cancer, but they do raise questions

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July 18, 2023/Nutrition

Do You Need To Cut Out Aspartame?

Moderation is important for lowering risks

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April 13, 2023/Lung

Do People With Early Lung Cancer Have Symptoms?

Knowing the signs (like a cough that won’t quit) may help some people detect lung cancer early

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