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More Than 40 Percent of Cancers Are Caused By Factors We Can Control
Majority of Americans Are Unaware of Key Cancer Risk Factors
5 Things That Cause Cancer ... and 5 Things That Probably Don’t

Alzheimer’s Gene May Be Associated With Cancer-Related Cognitive Problems

Researchers studied older women with breast cancer to discover why some people are particularly susceptible to “chemo brain.”

What You Should Know About Breast Cancer Risk [Podcast]

Fast facts, common myths and misconceptions
Steve Dillman, holding his 11-year-old yorkie Colt, stands in front of some of his old firefighting gear. The 74-year-old spent 38 years as an Indianapolis firefighter, and was diagnosed with prostate and throat cancers, most likely due to his profession.

Firefighters Say the Law Doesn’t Protect Them After a Cancer Diagnosis

Firefighters are diagnosed with cancer at higher rates but aren’t guaranteed health coverage.
Female reproductive system

A Closer Look at Postmenopausal Bleeding and Endometrial Cancer

Researchers concluded that “increased awareness and better early detection may improve endometrial cancer mortality going forward.”

Liquid Biopsy May Predict Risk of Breast Cancer Returning Years Later

Researchers call the association of circulating tumor cells in blood with late recurrence of breast cancer “a really important observation.”

Blood Cancer Risk Factors Found in 9/11 First Responders

Study shows increased risk of multiple myeloma among NYC firefighters who worked during the World Trade Center attack.
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