Cancer

Life with Metastatic Cancer

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[caption id="attachment_141565" align="alignleft" width="228"] © FatCamera | Getty ImagesTreatment should focus on providing the best quality of life for as long as possible.[/caption] Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be devastating, but hearing “metastatic cancer” is even more alarming. Cancer that has metastasized means the disease has spread beyond its original … Read More

Research Roundup: July 2022

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• Cancer Risk and Artificial Sweeteners. Higher intake of artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame and acesulfame-potassium, had a 13 percent higher risk of overall cancer over eight years than people who did not consume artificial sweeteners, researchers in France say. The study of 108,000 participants showed that higher amounts of aspartame … Read More

EN on Foods

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The Folklore. A summer favorite, zucchini is pleasantly prolific this season. Fortunately for us all, zucchini’s versatility—it’s as tasty [caption id="attachment_141545" align="alignright" width="300"] © fcafotodigital | Getty ImagesRaw or cooked, enjoy zucchinis today![/caption] in savory sautéed, grilled, stuffed, or “zoodled” recipes as in baked goods—keeps step with high yields. Commonly … Read More

What You Need to Know about Prostate Cancer

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Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the U.S. and around the globe. Worldwide, there are nearly a million new cases diagnosed every year. In honor of National Men’s Health Month, let’s take a closer look at how diet and lifestyle choices may help reduce risk … Read More

Early Detection of Melanoma Boosts Survival Rates

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Skin cancer may seem less threatening than breast or colon cancer, but if you have the most serious form of skin cancer, melanoma, it can be fatal if it’s not diagnosed and treated in the early stages. A dermatologist can perform a thorough screening of your skin, and (obviously) has … Read More

NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers

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Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be shocking, scary, and mind numbing. What treatments should you seek? When should you start treatment? Should you get a second opinion? The answers largely depend on the type of cancer, the stage, and your health status. Many people will seek a second opinion for … Read More

Protect Yourself from Colorectal Cancer

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Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Following screening recommendations is essential to prevention, but lifestyle choices are also important. Are You at Risk? Cancers of the colon and the rectum are often grouped together as colorectal cancer. This cancer is more … Read More

Stay Active Through Breast Cancer Treatment to Avoid “Chemo Brain”

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Many women who undergo chemotherapy to treat breast cancer report experiencing cognitive issues that have become known as “chemo brain.” Unfortunately there is no specific treatment for these side effects—however, physical activity may help women with breast cancer maintain better cognitive function during and after their treatment. Chemotherapy and Cognition … Read More

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