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Five Tips for Living Your Best Life After Cancer

After undergoing cancer care, you may have a different perspective on life. Here is what you can do to ensure that you’re living life to the fullest after cancer.
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HPV and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer, but it can cause oral cancer too. Find out how dangerous this can be and what to do if you need an HPV vaccine or cancer treatment.
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Caring for Your Mental Health when You Have Cancer

Caring for Your Mental Health when You Have Cancer

Let’s explore the toll cancer can take on a person’s mental health along with helpful strategies patients and their loved ones can use to improve their emotional symptoms.
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Stem Cell Solutions for Blood Cancer

Stem Cell Solutions for Blood Cancer

Stem cell therapies done with bone marrow transplants offer promising treatment options for individuals facing cancers of the blood. Learn more about this treatment and how it can help you.
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Newly Diagnosed With Cancer? You Have Options to Preserve Your Fertility

A cancer diagnosis at a young age is scary enough, but for many people, the fact that you could lose your fertility makes it even more distressing. Learn about your options for a future family.
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8 Warning Signs of a Brain Tumor

How can you know if you have a brain tumor? Paying attention to these warning signs may help you get an earlier diagnosis.
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Why You Shouldn’t Delay Your Mammogram During the Pandemic

Even during the coronavirus pandemic, getting your mammogram is still important. Find out who needs to get a mammogram when, and what we’re doing to keep you safe during your visit to the doctor.
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How to Quit Smoking and Reduce Your Risk of Lung Cancer

How to Quit Smoking and Reduce Your Risk of Lung Cancer

Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you, but did you know that there are new ways to quit for good? Learn how you can quit this unhealthy habit and prevent lung cancer in the future.
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Battling Breast Cancer Before It Begins

Understanding your risks for breast cancer better prepares you to manage your health. Most women have some risk factors, but not all risks have the same implications.
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Are You At Risk for Colon Cancer?

According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer diagnosed in the United States. It can also be deadly if left undetected. Find out if you’re at risk and how you can decrease your chances of developing this disease.
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