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August 18, 2016
Positive news in triple-negative breast cancer researchA recent study by researchers at The Scripps Research Institute is shedding new light on the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer, among the most difficult of all cancers to treat.
August 2, 2016
Healthy habits may cut cancer risksThe results of a study released this summer have confirmed what doctors—and most Americans—have known for decades: Specific changes in lifestyle may help reduce your risk of getting certain cancers.
July 28, 2016
Know your prostate cancer optionsNearly 181,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. When the disease is caught and treated early, it has high survival rates. That means that, for many men with prostate cancer, selecting a treatment is less about choosing a lifesaving option and more about protecting their quality of life after treatment.
July 14, 2016
Tips to reduce your risk of skin cancer this summerUnderstanding the risks is the first step in making informed lifestyle changes that may help you lower your chances of developing skin cancer.
July 12, 2016
Study links exercise to reduced risk for 13 types of cancerA recent study that shows, in addition to its other health benefits, exercise may reduce the risk of 13 types of cancer.
July 7, 2016
FDA Approves Immunotherapy Drugs to Treat More CancerThe emergence of a new class of immunotherapy drugs has stirred optimism in the fight against cancer.
July 5, 2016
How much do we know about cannabis and cancer?Marijuana’s medicinal use dates back to ancient times, but its role in cancer care remains unclear today.
June 21, 2016
Research shines light on cancer photo therapyResearchers at the National Cancer Institute have announced a breakthrough that may take light-based cancer therapy to the next level.
June 7, 2016
Want to cut your cancer risk? Consider reducing your use of plasticsPlasticizers called “ortho-phthalates” are used throughout the food preparation and handling process. Studies suggest they migrate into food if the plastics are heated.
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