Tag: cancer screening

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April 8, 2024/Women's Health

6 Ways To Boost Breast Health

Taking precautions like eating healthy, stopping smoking and getting regular screenings can help protect against breast cancer

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Breast Cancer Can Be Genetic: Here’s What To Know

Certain genes passed down from either side of your family can put you at a higher risk for breast cancer and related cancers

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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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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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December 21, 2023/Lung

What’s My Risk of Lung Cancer After I Quit Smoking?

Your risk goes down once you quit, but you may still need a lung cancer screening

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October 30, 2023/Lung

Lung Cancer Screening: What You Need To Know

Early detection of the disease can extend your life, but there are specific testing guidelines

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October 9, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

What To Eat To Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer

Get lots of fiber, cut back on red meat and limit your alcohol intake

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Carcinoma vs. Sarcoma: What’s the Difference?

Carcinomas are the most common and affect skin and organs

Physican listening to patient's lungs via stethescope.
April 12, 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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October 26, 2022/Cancer Care & Prevention

Cancer Death Rate Disparities: What To Know

Cancer is deadlier in racial and ethnic minority groups and for people in low-income areas

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