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BRCA1 and BRCA2: Key players in cancer prevention
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that help prevent certain cancers in both women and men.…
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Family history of cancer: Is it genetic?
Understanding your family history of cancer can help determine whether to get genetic testing, more…
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How to prevent colon polyps
Early detection and removal of colon polyps with a colonoscopy is the only way to…
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Causes of cervical cancer, plus keys to prevention
For years, many thought there were many causes of cervical cancer. However, as researchers continue…
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How to prevent breast cancer with chemoprevention
Getting a mammogram is the most common way to catch breast cancer. However if you have increased…
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Signs of testicular cancer during a self-exam
Unlike most cancers, testicular cancer strikes young men. The average age range for testicular cancer is 15-35.…
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Vitamin B6 and B12 linked to lung cancer
Vitamins are commonly associated with health benefits, but research continues to suggest that men who…
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Breast biopsies: What you need to know
After the age of 40, women should receive a mammogram every year. Once a mammogram…
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Living life despite ovarian cancer: One patient’s story
Lisa Mueller had so much ahead of her. She and her husband were living life…
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