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How to Catch Cancer Early
Cancer

How to Catch Cancer Early

Yuri Fesko, MD | December 14, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic itself was bad enough, but it had a negative effect that few anticipated: more cases of advanced…

Cancer Treatment Gets Personal

Cancer Treatment Gets Personal

Harold J. Burstein, MD, PhD | September 9, 2023

Cancer treatment has come a long way since Hippocrates proposed that it was caused by a buildup of black bile.…

Alternatives to Colonoscopy
Colon Cancer

Alternatives to Colonoscopy

Robert Bresalier, MD | August 23, 2023

Colon cancer screening guidelines from the US Preventive Services Taskforce, the American Cancer Society and gastroenterology organizations call for most…

An Aspirin a Day May Make Cancer More Dangerous for Older Adults
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An Aspirin a Day May Make Cancer More Dangerous for Older Adults

March 30, 2021

For older adults with cancer, taking a low-dose aspirin every day could make cancer more deadly. Here, the recent research findings…

3-D Mammography Is Best for Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Cancer

3-D Mammography Is Best for Breast Cancer Screening

March 24, 2021

Evidence is mounting that a breast imaging study called digital breast tomosynthesis is the best choice for breast cancer screening…

A Chinese Herb May Reduce the Risk of Colon Polyps
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A Chinese Herb May Reduce the Risk of Colon Polyps

March 23, 2021

A Chinese herb reduced the risk of precancerous colon polyps from returning, according to a new study.

Earlier Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Breast Cancer

Earlier Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives

March 16, 2021

The age to start breast cancer screening has long been the subject of controversy. Starting earlier than US guidelines saves lives, a new study found…

A Fasting Diet May Boost Breast Cancer Treatment
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A Fasting Diet May Boost Breast Cancer Treatment

March 10, 2021

A diet with periods of fasting may increase the response of breast cancers to hormone treatment. Read on for the research findings…

X-ray Treatment for Childhood Cancer Linked to Heart Disease Risk
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X-ray Treatment for Childhood Cancer Linked to Heart Disease Risk

March 10, 2021

Children with tumors of the pelvis or abdomen who are treated with radiation therapy may be at increased risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

New Treatments Are Increasing Lung Cancer Survival
Cancer

New Treatments Are Increasing Lung Cancer Survival

March 9, 2021

Genetic-based treatments are decreasing the death rate for the most common type of lung cancer, says a study from the National Cancer Institute.

Combining Cancer Drugs Improves Leukemia Survival
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Combining Cancer Drugs Improves Leukemia Survival

March 9, 2021

Acute myeloid leukemia can be hard to treat, but a new combination of cancer drugs may change the way this disease is treated and improve survival.

Honeybee Venom Kills Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancer Cells
Cancer

Honeybee Venom Kills Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancer Cells

February 26, 2021

Honeybee venom destroyed certain types of hard-to-treat breast cancer cells in a laboratory study. The finding could lead to effective new therapies…

Natural Cure for an Abnormal Pap Smear
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Natural Cure for an Abnormal Pap Smear

Andrew Rubman, ND | February 13, 2021

An abnormal Pap smear could simply be inflammation or could be pre-cancerous. This natural treatment yielded a clean retest at the three-month follow-up.

The Oxygen Factor: Nobel Prize Winner Opens Door for Groundbreaking Medical Advances
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The Oxygen Factor: Nobel Prize Winner Opens Door for Groundbreaking Medical Advances

Gregg L. Semenza, MD, PhD | April 30, 2020

Medical breakthroughs don’t happen overnight. Now, Nobel Prize-winning research that began 24 years ago may lead to new treatments for cancer and more…

Tracking Your Family Cancer History
Cancer

Tracking Your Family Cancer History

April 29, 2020

Use our helpful downloadable to create your family cancer history...