Cancer

does coffee cause cancer

Does Coffee Cause Cancer? You’ll Find the Answer Here

Jun 14, 2018 · · Cancer
It’s java that jump-starts your day. It’s the elixir of work. It’s coffee, the beverage enjoyed daily by an estimated 62 percent of all Americans, according to the National Coffee Association. For many, coffee is the rocket fuel that transforms us from sleepwalkers into go-getters, from lethargic to lively. But … Read More
throat cancer

HPV-Related Throat Cancer on the Rise Among Men

Jun 5, 2018 · · Cancer
Smoking, drinking alcohol, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) all can increase your risk of throat cancer, but genital human papillomavirus (HPV) has become a leading cause of oropharyngeal cancers in the United States. In fact, some 9,000 people are diagnosed each year with throat cancer that may be caused by … Read More
unexplained weight loss

Take Unintentional Weight Loss Seriously

Apr 22, 2018 · · Cancer
Unintentional weight loss occurs in 15 percent to 20 percent of older adults, says the American Association of Family Practitioners (AAFP). It’s also associated with increased morbidity and mortality. That’s one out of every five seniors experiencing unintentional weight loss that can directly affect their longevity. It’s especially sobering to … Read More
pancreatic cancer causes

Pancreatic Cancer Causes: What You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk

Apr 16, 2018 · · Cancer
Patrick Swayze. Steve Jobs. Luciano Pavarotti. Michael Landon. They’re just a few of the public figures who have succumbed to pancreatic cancer. In the vast majority of people it touches—rich or poor, famous or anonymous—pancreatic cancer causes death. In fact, while mortality rates for many other cancers are declining, deaths … Read More
is skin cancer itchy

Is Skin Cancer Itchy?

Mar 26, 2018 · · Cancer
Is skin cancer itchy? The easy answer to this question is, “No, itchy skin by itself is not likely to be a symptom of skin cancer,” but it’s important to look beyond the easiest answer. Each type of cancer has its own set of symptoms, and there is some overlap … Read More
secondhand smoke

Secondhand Smoke: Just How Harmful Is It?

Mar 21, 2018 · · Cancer
If you don’t smoke, you may think you're safe from the health complications that can accompany a smoking habit. But secondhand smoke also raises your risk of smoking-related diseases—and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 126 million non-smoking Americans are regularly exposed to secondhand … Read More
leukemia symptoms

Leukemia Symptoms: Know the Signs

Mar 13, 2018 · · Cancer
You’re feverish and fatigued. Your joints ache, and your lymph glands have swollen. Sounds like you have signs of the flu or any number of infections. But they’re also common leukemia symptoms. In general terms, leukemia is cancer of your body’s blood-forming tissues, such as the bone marrow. Signs of … Read More
lung cancer symptoms

Lung Cancer Symptoms: 8 Signs That May Call for a Screening

Feb 21, 2018 · · Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, accounting for more than a quarter of all deaths from cancer, according to The American Cancer Society. One reason for this high mortality rate is that lung cancer symptoms usually don’t manifest until the disease has reached an advanced state. Yet, … Read More

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