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Considering Cervical Cancer Screenings
If cancer could actually be prevented through a routine screening, everyone would complete that screening, right? That is the idea behind cervical cancer screenings for women.
Genomic Testing: A Powerful Weapon Against Breast Cancer
Abnormal genes can cause breast cells to grow out of control and become cancerous. By identifying specific gene mutations in tumors, doctors can provide improved targeted treatment for these breast cancers.
How Cancer Survivors Approach the Holidays
The holidays are an emotionally charged and demanding time of year for many people. And the holiday season is no less demanding for those with cancer.
Cancer Research Looks Forward
Though the connection between smoking and cancer may now seem like a given, it was only uncovered after many years of research. These field-changing studies are continuing today.
Is Red Wine a Health Drink?
As you raise your glass in a toast to celebrate the season, you’ll be happy to know you might be giving your health some good tidings. That is, as long as your glass is filled with red wine.
Navigating the Breast Cancer Journey
When a woman learns she has breast cancer, she may go into something of a twilight zone. She might be in shock for a while, stunned to learn she has a disease every woman fears.
Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Cancer
Fortunately, childhood cancer is very rare, appearing in about 125 children out of every one million youngsters. Looking at the statistics another way, cancer develops in about one in 300 boys and one in 333 girls under the age of 20.
Extending the Lives of Stage 4 Cancer Patients
When someone is said to have "advanced cancer" that means the cancer has spread beyond where it started. Stage 4 is the most advanced cancer — there is no stage 5.
Advancing Treatment of Advanced Lung Cancer
When cancer is described as “advanced,” that means it has started to spread. Today, progress in understanding the origins of cancer and the development of new medications have improved patients' odds of living with and beyond advanced cancers.
What to Know About Angelina's Decision
Mega-star Angelina Jolie announced in a New York Times op-ed that she had both breasts removed. She does not have breast cancer. Ms. Jolie has done this to reduce her risks of developing both breast and ovarian cancer.