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Hereditary Cancer Syndromes: Should You Be Tested?

Jul 21, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Thanks to advances in medicine, we now know much more about the factors that raise our risks of various diseases. For example, cancer researchers have identified many genetic mutations that increase cancer risk, including those that are hereditary. Hereditary cancer syndrome (HCS) is inherited from one or both parents. For … Read More

Be Alert for Signs of Gynecological Cancer

May 25, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

For all of types of cancer, an early diagnosis means earlier treatment and a higher survival rate. However, of the three most common types of gynecological cancers—cervical, ovarian, and endometrial—only cervical cancer has a routine screening test. This means it’s important to know the symptoms associated with these cancers, and … Read More

Cervical Cancer Screening in Older Women

May 23, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

According to American Cancer Society (ACS) and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines for cervical cancer screening in older age, most women can stop getting screened for cervical cancer after they turn 65. However, a recent study suggests that 17 percent of cervical cancer diagnoses are in women older … Read More

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

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