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Dense Breast Tissue and Cancer Detection

Aug 8, 2016 · Jim Black · Cancer

To a weight-conscious woman, fat isn’t a good thing. But when it comes to finding breast cancer, fat may be your friend. That’s because having more fatty tissue in the breast makes it easier to identify breast cancer on a mammogram. Conversely, having more dense breast tissue makes this task … Read More

On the Lookout for Basal Cell Carcinoma Symptoms

Jul 27, 2016 · Jim Black · Cancer

If you’re going to invest hours in getting the perfect tan, or you work and play outdoors, spend a few minutes every now and then to check for basal cell carcinoma symptoms. You also should consider the potential damage the sun is doing to your skin and take precautions to … Read More

Don’t Turn Your Back on Melanoma Symptoms

Jul 1, 2016 · Jim Black · Cancer

If you’re conscientious about your health, you exercise, watch what you eat, and see your physician periodically for a physical exam. And you might have your doctor screen you for certain types of cancer. Still, you might be missing one critical screening, both at your doctor’s office and at home: … Read More

Identifying Testicular Cancer Symptoms Early Often Leads to a Cure

May 18, 2016 · Jim Black · Cancer

Many types of cancer occur more commonly in older adults. For most men, concerns about cancers of the prostate, colon, and other areas of the body grow with age. Testicular cancer is one exception, occurring more often in young and middle-aged men. In fact, the average age of a man … Read More

Bladder Cancer Symptoms: Seek an Evaluation for Early Detection

Apr 18, 2016 · Jim Black · Cancer

Whether it’s from a simple cut, a nosebleed, or a serious injury, seeing your own blood is rarely a good sign. After all, unless you’re donating blood, your blood is supposed to remain inside your body, not on the outside. The same holds true if you see blood in your … Read More

Screening for Breast Cancer: The Latest Expert Advice

Mar 30, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Confused about how often to get a mammogram? Some newly updated guidelines may help. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that women ages 50 to 74 undergo mammography screening every two years. The USPSTF notes that mammograms for women between the ages of 40 and 50 are effective, … Read More

Does Sugar Cause Cancer? These Facts Might Surprise You

Jan 27, 2016 · UHN Staff · Cancer

We all know that sweets, desserts, baked goods, sodas, and other sugary foods aren’t necessarily our friends when it comes to staying healthy. Most often, we think of sweets being bad in terms of weight loss, or maybe you think of sugar as being bad for blood sugar and diabetes. … Read More

5 Facts About Air Pollution and Your Health You Probably Didn’t Know

Jan 26, 2016 · Chelsea Clark · Cancer

Air pollution isn’t just affecting the health of our environment; it also poses a significant health risk to humans. You might be familiar with the way polluted air can cause respiratory problems like wheezing and asthma, but did you know that it also may be a major risk factor for … Read More

Alarming New Evidence Links Pesticides Used in GMOs and Cancer

Sep 4, 2014 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Scientists recently concluded a massive review of evidence linking widely used pesticides, like glyphosate (the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup), and the risk of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL).[1] People are most heavily exposed to glyphosate and other pesticides when they eat genetically modified (GMO) crops that were specifically designed to … Read More

Breast Cancer Screening: Mammogram Risks and Alternative Options

Jun 2, 2014 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Is radiation from mammograms dangerous? How often should you get a breast screening? Are alternatives like thermography effective? Many women are burdened with questions like these when trying to make choices about breast cancer screening. Review some of the facts about breast cancer screening to help make an educated decision. … Read More

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