Preparing for a Mammogram
Getting a mammogram takes less time than the average coffee break. And, for one in every eight U.S. women who will develop breast cancer,...
Take Three Minutes to Learn About Leukemia
Approximately every three minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer. Among the most common blood cancers is leukemia. Leukemia causes...
‘Social’ Smoker? Quit Now
Social smokers have cigarettes ‘only once in a while’ – usually when they’re with friends or when they've been drinking. Many don’t even consider...
8 Tips to Help Reduce Skin Cancer for Golfers
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States? As a golfer, you may have a...
The Early Signs of Oral Cancer
Oral cancer, which includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses and pharynx (throat), can be...
5 Reasons to Avoid Tanning Beds
We know how damaging the sun's rays can be, but there's a common misconception that tanning beds are safer because they emit a higher...
Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer
The following tips may help you cut your breast cancer risk:
Check out your breasts. Performing breast self exams (BSE) regularly - once a...
Should You Check For Moles?
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) wants families to make a head-to-toe skin cancer self-exam an annual tradition. And what better way to do...
What Types of Moles Are Cancerous?
A new mole doesn't necessarily mean you have cancer - in fact, the development of moles is quite common. Of course, that doesn't mean...
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Can Immunotherapy Be Used for Breast Cancer?
What Is Immunotherapy for Breast Cancer?
Immunotherapy is a treatment that uses medicines to help your immune system identify and fight cancer cells more effectively....
What Are the Different Types of Breast Cancer?
There are many different types of breast cancer. They’re differentiated by the types of cells in the breast in which they develop. For example,...
How to Check for Breast Cancer
There’s no way to prevent breast cancer. However, there are steps you can take to detect breast cancer early when it’s most treatable. One...
