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How to help a friend with cancer
Having a friend diagnosed with cancer is a reminder of our own mortality. Many people feel tongue-tied, not knowing how to say the "right thing." Here are five things you can do to help a friend who...
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Dental risk: How to prevent oral cancer
It’s a cancer you’ve probably never even thought about: oral cancer. But it kills twice as many women as cervical cancer does each year. Oral cancer kills as many people as melanoma does and is now...
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5 Reasons you need to eat more fiber
Fiber is more than just a diet buzzword, it is a crucial nutrient that your body needs to ward off chronic illnesses and achieve optimal health. Aim to consume at least 25 grams of fiber per day,...
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Childhood stress could be linked to skin cancer risk
Can what happens to you as a child affect your immune system and the ability to fight off cancer as an adult? According to researchers, the answer could be yes. Could you beat risk?Can what happens to...
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Foods & recipes that fight cancer
We all know that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is good for your health, but we may not know exactly what to eat to help prevent cancer. There are tons of fruits and vegetables with...
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Mom story: I’m a single mom with cancer
Being a single parent is challenging enough, but when chemotherapy is part of the mix, it’s easy to reach a breaking point. Fortunately, Josephine Sili, 37, of Gilbert, Arizona, finds strength in the...
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Colorectal cancer happens to women
It’s been 13 years since America’s favorite morning news anchor threw on a hospital gown and invited the world to watch the first nationally televised colonoscopy. Having lost her 42-year-old husband...
View ArticleDetecting skin cancer in darker skin
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder for all of us to protect our skin. Although it’s a common misconception that African-Americans and other people of color can’t develop skin cancer, in...
View ArticleThe 3 Most frustrating things about cancer
After a 6-year battle with cancer, author Anne Hutcheson offers a glimpse into the challenges of diagnosis and what life is like thereafter.
View ArticleDr. Drew opens up about his cancer battle
The doctor has become the patient. Earlier this year, Dr. Drew Pinsky found himself in the fight of his life — against cancer.
View ArticleScary diseases you should know about
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, designed to increase awareness of the disease and remind women about the importance of early detection. We've compiled a list of other diseases that also hit...
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Study says marriage can improve cancer survival
Could marriage be the key to beating cancer? A new study says so. A study of more than 730,000 people with 10 different cancers explored the link between marriage and health. The research was...
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Cervical cancer: One woman's story
This January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. Although cervical cancer is discussed much less frequently than other types of cancers, it is just as dangerous and affects thousands of women each...
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Defending the "I wish I had breast cancer" campaign
Photo credit: Pancreatic Cancer Action In my time as a social worker on the oncology floor of a large hospital, I was asked to care for individuals and families in the midst of suffering, life and...
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Colon cancer awareness receives a social media buttlift
Belfies for charity are breaking wind Butt. Hiney. Tuckus. Ass. No matter what you call it, your rear end deserves respect. It puts up with a lot of... well, you know. Because March is National...
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Cancer in pets: The warning signs
It’s been said that an "ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" -- this is true for our own health as well as our pets. But because they can't talk, we need to rely more on physical clues to...
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Headbands of Hope
At first glance, Jessica Ekstrom seems like the everyday college student pursuing a potential career in public relations. Take a second glance, though, and you’ll find that Ekstrom is well on her way...
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Take the step and Light the Night to help end cancer
Those kinds of stressors should be the last things on your mind as you're trying to get well, but luckily, there are places that can help people like you. No matter what you do, you must take that...
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New study says alcohol increases breast cancer risk
Another reason to curb the booze: It could increase your risk for breast cancer. A recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis says that the more women drink between...
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New skin cancer threat: Manicures
Photo credit: YinYang/iStock/360/Getty Images Today is Melanoma Monday… the perfect time to give your skin a once-over in an effort to spot any potential skin cancers. It’s also a good day to be aware...
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