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Sunscreen and Shade Can Help Keep Your Skin Safe this Summer

May 23, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

Many of us still aren’t doing enough to prevent skin cancer, according to survey results from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). About 62 percent of respondents to the AAD’s 2022 sun safety survey gave themselves an overall grade of excellent or good for sun protection in 2021. Yet, 63 … Read More

Newsbites: Long COVID; ultraprocessed foods and cancer; more benefits of physical activity; simple carbs and CVD.

Apr 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Healthy Pre-Infection Lifestyle Associated with Lower Risk of “Long COVID” The COVID-19 virus is here to stay. While new vaccines and treatments have cut the death rate considerably and severe disease and hospitalization are less common, the speed at which the virus mutates to create new varieties means reinfections will … Read More

Prehabilitation Improves Cancer Outcomes

Apr 25, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

No one wants to hear the words, “You have cancer,” but the American Cancer Society estimates that 1.9 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year. After receiving a cancer diagnosis, it’s common to feel helpless—like your life is out of your control. But you can have a positive … Read More

Be Especially Vigilant About Your Bone Health if You Are a Cancer Survivor

Apr 25, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

All older adults are advised to think about how they can maintain their bone health. That’s because bone density decreases as we age. This can result in a condition called osteoporosis, in which bones become more porous and fragile. Osteoporosis is a particular problem for older women—although older men are … Read More

Ask the Experts: Adult Daycare Decision; Worrying Bowel Habit Changes; Endometrial Cancer Prognosis

Apr 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Cancer

I am the sole caregiver for my husband, who has Alzheimer’s disease. Caring for him is sometimes stressful and difficult. His doctor has suggested adult daycare, since this would give me a break, but I feel terribly guilty at the thought of handing my husband over to someone else so … Read More

Pack a Stash of Pistachios

Apr 20, 2023 · Lori Zanteson · Cancer

The Folklore. There’s no denying the irresistible pistachio. Its smooth beige shell reveals a peak of the green goodness within. Native to the Middle East, including what is now Turkey, Iran, and Syria, pistachios were considered royalty and an aphrodisiac, and Chinese legend says they bring good luck to those … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Pancreatic Cancer

Apr 1, 2023 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Q: Is pancreatic cancer preventable? A: There is no known way to prevent pancreatic cancer, and unfortunately most of the time this cancer isn’t detected until it has reached an advanced stage. However, risk reduction is possible. The average lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer is about 1 in 64, accounting … Read More

Frontline: Cervical cancer; shingles and cardiovascular risk; extreme temperatures and heart health

Mar 24, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Women 65 and Older at Higher Risk of Late-Stage Cervical Cancer Researchers who analyzed data from women diagnosed with cervical cancer discovered that women age 65 and older were more likely to be diagnosed with and die from late-stage cervical cancer than younger women, according to a study published Jan. … Read More

Advances in Lung Cancer Treatment Mean Better Outcomes

Mar 24, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer- related deaths in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). However, more early-stage lung cancers are being detected due to expanded screening guidelines for highrisk persons, and the prognosis for people who have lung cancer has improved thanks to … Read More

Much Ado about Mushrooms

Mar 24, 2023 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Mushrooms have been consumed and used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks believed mushrooms provided strength for warriors in battle, and the Romans perceived them as “food of the Gods.” For centuries, the Chinese culture has treasured mushrooms as a health food, labeling them as an … Read More

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