Cancer

Advances in Lung Cancer Treatment Mean Better Outcomes

Mar 24, 2023 · · 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 · · 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

Anal Cancer Incident Rates Rise

Feb 26, 2023 · · Cancer
A recent study reports a rise in anal cancer across the U.S., with increases in incidence and mortality rates in people 50 and older. Nearly 10,000 new cases and over 1,600 deaths were expected to be attributed to anal cancer in 2022. However, the most prominent increase, more than double, … Read More

Do I Need Antioxidant Supplements?

Feb 22, 2023 · · Cancer
To understand the role of antioxidants, you first have to start with a little molecule called a free radical. Free radicals are naturally made in your body when your cells make energy from foods you eat and when you use energy during exercise. Free radicals can also occur when your … Read More

Quit Smoking for Your Heart Health As Well As Your Lungs

Feb 22, 2023 · · Cancer
You likely are well aware of the risk smoking presents to your lung health—the habit increases the risk of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. But smoking also impacts cardiovascular health, as is underlined by a recent study suggesting that smokers have weaker hearts than nonsmokers. Given what we … Read More

Genetics Advance Prostate Cancer Treatment

Jan 24, 2023 · · Cancer
Statistics show that about 13 out of every 100 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Not all cases will be fatal, of course. In fact, prostate cancer is among the most survivable types of cancer. Most men will be diagnosed when the cancer is still confined to the … Read More

Seeking Second Opinions

Jan 24, 2023 · · Cancer
For many people, receiving a dire diagnosis or a confusing test result triggers the desire for a second opinion. After all, a diagnosis is based upon someone’s interpretation, a radiologist or a pathologist, for example. Second opinions are a logical next step after a serious diagnosis, and most physicians certainly … Read More

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