Chemotherapy is a form of cancer treatment that destroys cancerous cells. It is typically the main suggested treatment in cancer treatment but it can be used in combination with other treatment options like surgery or radiation. The goal of chemotherapy is to target and remove cells that contain cancer. Chemotherapy can affect healthy cells as […]
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If you have a spot on your skin that could be cancerous, it’s easy to let your fears take over. With all the warnings about staying out of the sun, and wearing sunscreen every day, it can be hard to miss the fear surrounding skin cancer. But, before you let your fears run rampant, it’s
If you’re concerned about ovarian cancer, either because you have a family history of it or because you have other risk factors, it’s important to do your research. Understanding more about what symptoms are, and how cancer progresses, will help you be more informed. Knowing what to look for can help you get to the
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Researchers with the American Cancer Society (ACS) have noticed a concerning trend: Rates of colorectal cancer in adults ages 20 to 54 are rising, while those in adults over age 54 are dropping. AS A RESULT, the ACS has lowered the recommended age at which colorectal cancer screenings should begin, from age 50 to age 45.
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When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Patti Bird found the solutions she needed at Summit Healthcare. PATTI WAS INSTALLING a windshield in a car with her fiancé, Brad Anderson, when she first felt pain. “I was climbing on a trunk and hit my chest, which really hurt,” Patti says. “I thought that maybe I
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Even though we’re in the darkest time of the year, it’s still important to practice skin safety when you’re outside. The sun can cause signs of premature aging and, unfortunately, skin cancer as well. If you spend a lot of time outside, then it’s important to have regular skin checks to make sure you don’t
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If you’re like us, you’re very careful about what goes into your body. Our health is so much more than sleeping well, exercising, and eating well. While exercising can keep us feeling fit even when we get old, there’s so much more to overall health. When it comes to medications, for example, many of us
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“Staying busy,” is a nice way of saying you’re a productive member of society, but when it comes down to it, many of us really are that busy! Our days fly by and it’s suddenly October. Where did the summer go? Though we’re happy about cooler weather and the upcoming holiday season, there’s one thing
When you reach a certain age, it seems that our schedules start filling up with more tests. From mammograms to pap smears to physicals to visits with the eye doctor to get reading glasses, there’s a lot going on. Suddenly, the calendar on your smartphone might seem to be your best friend! Many diagnostic tests
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You may have heard all of the buzz about sunscreen lately. Some people say that you need to wear sunscreen every day to prevent skin cancer, while others say that those sunscreens actually cause allergies and other issues, like cancer. Keep reading to learn what sunscreens are safe and which you might want to research
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