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Determining your risk for pancreatic cancer
For many years, doctors have recommended screenings for breast, colon and other types of cancer.…
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Opioids for cancer pain: Are there risks?
With the ongoing opioid crisis, many people are concerned about becoming addicted to opioids. For…
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Cancer basics: What you need to know
Most of the cells in our body go through the same process of growth and…
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COVID-19 and chronic disease: There’s a connection
Editor’s note: This article was published on March 30, 2020. COVID-19 information and recommendations are…
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Common things to know about radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is one way to treat cancer. While many people have negative thoughts when…
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A legacy of love: One family’s journey
Maddy Odegard was a brave, smart and super funny little girl – filling the room…
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Heart deaths dip below cancer deaths in high income nations
In so-called “high-income” nations, cancer has passed cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death.…
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Talking about cancer: What to say to a loved one
After a loved one receives a cancer diagnosis, talking about cancer can be hard. Should…
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Chemotherapy: 3 things to know
Chemotherapy has been used to treat cancer since the 1940s, but a lot has changed…
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