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Cancer Health Fall Issue
What if People Prepped for Chemo the Way Astronauts Prep for Space?
Betting on a Cure: The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation

Heart Disease and Stroke Are Major Killers of People With Cancer

Those with bladder, larynx, prostate, womb, bowel and breast cancers have the highest rate of death related to cardiovascular disease.
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MRI Scans Detect More Cancer in Women With Dense Breasts

Adding a second screening method finds more early cancer between mammograms but also leads to more false positives.

FDA Keeps Brand-Name Drugs on a Fast Path to Market ― Despite Manufacturing Concerns

Even some of the newest, most expensive brand-name medicines have been plagued by quality and safety concerns during production.
Tina Turner

Tina Turner on 80th Birthday: “I Look Great, I Feel Good” [VIDEO]

After battling several health problems over the years, Turner wants fans to know she feels she has been given second chance at life.
As a cancer survivor, you may have health questions, but don’t know who to ask. Linda is a virtual friend and coach who provides guidance on healthy lifestyle choices.

Linda Answers Cancer Survivors’ Questions about Healthy Living

Linda is a virtual friend and coach who provides guidance on healthy lifestyle choices.

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Cancer, Hands Off My Bank Account!
Cancer Study Claims a Bottle of Wine per Week Is Equal to 10 Cigarettes a Day
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A Cure for HPV? Not So Fast…
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A Summer Camp for Kids Whose Parents Have Cancer

Keto, Fat and Cancer: It’s Complicated

New research points to low fat for a longer life, but some patients are bumping up fat to keep cancer away. Is that smart?

Is it better to clean your hands with soap or hand sanitizer?

We explore effective handwashing techniques, including whether using soap and water is better than hand sanitizers.

Studies Shed Light on Anal Precancer Progression

Abnormal anal screening results are common, but they often do not to lead to invasive cancer.
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In the Face of Alex Trebek’s Cancer, His Wife Practices Spiritual Healing

Jean Trebek, a practitioner of Religious Science, uses healing sound, Reiki touch and walking meditation to stay positive.
Jennifer Jones

Still Dancing

Former Rockette Jennifer Jones followed health guidelines and got a colonoscopy at age 50. Then she learned she had Stage III colon cancer.

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Study Finds Racial Disparities in Culturally Competent Cancer Care

The disparity is likely due in part to a low representation of minority physicians in cancer subspecialties.

Do you eat processed meats such as bacon and hot dogs, which are linked with colon cancer risk?

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World AIDS Day 2019 [VIDEOS]

This year’s theme is “Communities Make the Difference.”

Could a Healthy Lifestyle Prevent Most Liver Cancer?

Smoking cessation, moderate drinking, a healthy diet, exercise and weight loss could dramatically reduce the growing burden of liver cancer.
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