MEDICAL NEWS There are several different types of blood cancers. About half of all blood cancers are lymphomas. Lymphoma is cancer in the lymph system. The lymph system is part of the immune system that fights off illnesses and infections. It also helps control the flow of fluids in the body. Lymphoma is not one […]
MEDICAL NEWS More than 10,000 people will die of oral cancer this year. Oral cancer is not one type of cancer. It is a group of cancers that may affect the: * Lips * Inside of the cheeks * Gums * Tongue * Inside the mouth (roof or floor of the mouth) * Tonsils *
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MEDICAL NEWS Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by a virus known as HPV. More than 79 million people in the U.S. have HPV. Screening tests can detect HPV and cervical cancer, and the HPV vaccine can prevent it. Still, the American Cancer society says more than 13,000 new cases of invasive cervical cancer
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MEDICAL NEWS A risk factor is something that changes your chances of getting a disease. Knowing which risk factors you have can be helpful. You may be able to make changes that lower your risk of breast cancer. Also, you can have screenings done to catch it early, when it is easier to treat and
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BE FIT In just 30 minutes a day, a woman can lower her risk of breast cancer. You don’t need special equipment or a gym. Power walking is a good choice to make a difference! Exercise lowers breast cancer risk by: * Helping you get to a healthy weight. Being overweight raises the risk of
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WELL-BEING Many people have their phones in pockets or purses all the time. Is this safe? Cell phones and RF waves When they are turned on, cell phones give off radiofrequency (RF) waves. When a person holds a cell phone up to their ear, they are exposed to the RF waves from the phone. At
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MEDICAL NEWS Colorectal cancer is cancer in the colon or rectum. And, it kills thousands of people each year. But getting screened can prevent many of these deaths. Plus, screening can catch colon cancer in the early stages when it’s easier to treat. Many people don’t have any signs or symptoms of colon cancer at
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MEDICAL NEWS You may have heard of the BRCA gene for breast cancer. But many people don’t understand what this gene is, or what it really means for breast cancer risk. What BRCA really means “BRCA” is an abbreviation for “BReast CAncer.” There are two types: BRCA1 and BRCA2. Everyone has both of these genes.
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MEDICAL NEWS Your blood is made up of many different types of cells. These include red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. White blood cells protect the body from harmful substances and prevent infections. Blood cancer is caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal white blood cells. The abnormal cells do not work properly,
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WORK LIFE A person is considered a cancer survivor from the minute he or she is diagnosed with the disease. Staying at work during treatment or going back to work after treatment can pose challenges along with fighting the disease. Employers are required to support a survivor’s decision to work, said Teri Hoenemeyer, director of
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