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The 10 Commandments of Cancer Prevention
Take these steps to protect yourself
About one of every three Americans will face some form of cancer during his or her lifetime. You can help beat these grim statistics by taking steps to protect yourself right now. -
Cigarette Smoking: Ending the Scourge
Do the right thing
When it comes to cigarettes, we may have the right to smoke, but we also have the obligation to be as healthy as possible—and to promote the health of others. In short, our obligation to end smoking overrides our right to continue it. -
Finally, Some Good News on Cancer
Though tobacco use still plagues the country
Rates of diagnosis and death are dropping, but lung cancer still seems to be the big issue. Large state and regional differences in lung cancer trends among women underscore the need to strengthen many state tobacco control programs. -
Fight Cancer with Your Fork
Color is key
Cancer-fighting foods will be on the menu this holiday season. Know what to look for and how to prepare them. -
Thirteen Advocacy Groups Collaborate on New Online Resource Dedicated to Patients with Advanced Breast Cancer
AdvancedBreastCancerCommunity.org connects patients, caregivers, and families living with advanced breast cancer
Today, those living with advanced breast cancer now have an online resource available specifically for them. -
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms You Need to Know
Ovarian cancer will claim thousands of lives this year. For many women, the trouble is that the symptoms are often mistaken for other problems. -
Agent Orange and Prostate Cancer
Does exposure to Agent Orange put Vietnam veterans at risk for prostate cancer? -
Prostate Cancer Q&As in a Nutshell
Walnut shell, that is—same size as a normal prostate
An expert answers questions about prostate cancer. -
Suicide Risk Higher in Seniors with Cancer
Cancer patients, especially older ones, are at greater risk for suicide, according to two studies published in August in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. -
FDA Warns: Stop Selling Fake Cancer “Cures”
Fake cancer cures are available all over the Internet. Caveat emptor! -
Beware of Online Cancer Fraud
While health fraud is a cruel form of greed, fraud involving cancer treatments can be particularly heartless. -
Colon Cancer: Preventable, Treatable, Beatable
Colon cancer is a silent killer. Know fact from myth. -
Grandpa May Do Well After Surgery for Lung Cancer
Surgery can be an option for older people with lung cancer. -
The Power of the Lowly Aspirin-A-Day
Diseases and Conditions
You’ve heard about an aspirin a day and its effect on preventing heart attack. Now, regular use of aspirin may help protect men against prostate cancer. -
10 Things to Know About Prostate Cancer
Diseases and Conditions
Ten important things to know about prostate cancer.
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