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How to Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer

November 2, 2023

There’s nothing like spending time outdoors on a sunny day. But exposure to harmful UV rays remains the leading cause of skin cancer. While some other risk factors for skin cancer are out of your control, certain lifestyle changes can make a big difference.

Skin Cancer on Your Face: How to Deal with It

September 25, 2023

The best way to reduce your chances of getting skin cancer is to wear sunscreen, long sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat, and stay indoors during the hottest parts of the day. Still, there’s no 100 percent guaranteed way to prevent skin cancer. If you develop skin cancer on your face, a quick diagnosis allows you to treat it with the best results.

Advances in Breast Cancer Treatments Keep Coming

June 19, 2023

Radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery were go-to breast cancer treatments for years. Though these options continue to help, new therapies are changing breast cancer care for good.

Prostate Cancer: What Men Need to Know

May 18, 2023

Prostate cancer is very common in men; much more so than lung and colon cancers. Learn more about this disease, how it’s detected, how it’s treated, and risk factors.

5 Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer

May 9, 2023

Cervical cancer is a serious disease that can cause significant problems if not found and treated. Knowing the warning signs can help women take action and see a health care provider if needed.

Colorectal Cancer Symptoms: What You Need to Know

March 16, 2023

Early detection is key when it comes to colorectal cancer, a type of cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. That’s why being aware of colorectal cancer symptoms as well as risk factors is essential to your health.

Sharing Your Cancer Diagnosis

December 7, 2022

Everyone reacts to a cancer diagnosis differently. Cancer can affect nearly every aspect of your life, so there will be certain people with whom you need to share your diagnosis. It helps to think through how you plan to break the news.

Cancer Survivorship Support and Options

December 7, 2022

Survivorship services provide deeper support for patients during and after cancer treatment.

Do I Need to Be Screened for Colorectal Cancer?

October 11, 2022

Don’t sit on this cancer screening. Colorectal cancer is one of the few diseases that can be detected and treated before symptoms appear. But you must be screened in order to catch it.

How Exercise Helps Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery

August 12, 2022

Exercise helps the body prevent diseases, heal faster, and boost energy and mood. For people at risk for breast cancer, regular exercise and a healthy diet helps with prevention, post-surgery survival and reducing side effects during and after treatment.

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