cancer prevention

  1. Women's Health

    Sensor can smell melanoma

    By Kristen Fischer on Jun 14, 2013
    Scientists have figured out how to use a sensor to identify the odor from melanoma to detect this often deadly form of skin cancer.
  2. Conditions

    CT scans better to find lung cancer

    By Kristen Fischer on May 23, 2013
    A review of a 2010 study finds that CT scans were more effective in detecting lung cancer than X-rays were.
  3. Conditions

    Detecting skin cancer in darker skin

    By Tracy E. Hopkins on May 3, 2013
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    May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder for all of us to protect our skin. Although it’s a common misconception that...
  4. Health & Wellness

    Melanoma survivors neglect sun safety

    By Kristen Fischer on Apr 9, 2013
    More than a quarter of melanoma survivors never use sunscreen and some still go tanning, a new report says.
  5. Conditions

    Colorectal cancer happens to women

    By Sarah E Ladden, MS, RD on Mar 4, 2013
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    It’s been 13 years since America’s favorite morning news anchor threw on a hospital gown and invited the world to watch the first...
  6. Conditions

    Can you reprogram your body to ward off cancer?

    By Lise Alschuler, ND, and Karolyn Gazella on Nov 12, 2012
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    Is it possible to transform your internal landscape into one that defends against cancer? Scientific research tells us there are...
  7. Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

    Foods & recipes that fight cancer

    By Diana De Cicco on Oct 1, 2012
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    We all know that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is good for your health, but we may not know exactly what to eat to help...
  8. Cancer Awareness

    Top 10 reasons to watch the Stand Up 2 Cancer telecast

    By Whitney Coy on Aug 31, 2012
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    What are your plans for the evening of Sept. 7? We think you should spend it watching the Stand Up 2 Cancer telecast, and here are...
  9. Breast Cancer Awareness

    Three recipes that sock it to cancer

    By Whitney Coy on Aug 30, 2012
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    There may not be a way to eliminate your chances of getting cancer, but you can greatly reduce your risk by living a healthier...
  10. Breast Cancer Awareness

    Best pink get-ups from Making Strides walks

    By Whitney Coy on Aug 30, 2012
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    There's more to a Making Strides event than just showing up and walking. You've got to look the part! These are some of the best...
  11. Dieting & Nutrition

    5 Reasons you need to eat more fiber

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Mar 26, 2012
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    Fiber is more than just a diet buzzword, it is a crucial nutrient that your body needs to ward off chronic illnesses and achieve...
  12. Aging

    7 Top tips to prevent cancer -- at any age

    By NYC Senior Care on Oct 24, 2011
    According to the World Health Organization, one-third of all cases of cancer are avoidable. And while these days it seems as if...
  13. Women's Health

    Pap smear basics

    By Mary Fetzer on Sep 1, 2011
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    Every woman knows that she should have regular Pap smears. Here's what the Pap test really is -- and why it is so important.
  14. Wellness

    Encouraging women to put their health first

    By Jessica Padykula on Jun 17, 2011
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    The American Cancer Society is hoping to empower women to take more responsibility for their health through a means we’re all...
  15. Conditions

    What you need to know about actinic keratosis

    By Jessica Padykula on Jun 10, 2011
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    The sun is shining, summer’s here and you’re probably already spending more time outside than in. You already know you need to...
  16. Wellness

    Summer skin health: Skin cancer awareness

    By Jessica Padykula on May 12, 2011
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    Now that the weather is warming up and the sun has finally come out of hibernation, people are showing a lot more skin. We’ve all...
  17. Conditions

    12 Health screenings women need

    By Jody Oomen-Early, PhD, MS, CHES on Apr 18, 2011
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    Being a woman today often means keeping track of schedules and deadlines. With so much to do, and so little time to do it, we often...
  18. Conditions

    Health effects of radiation: What you should know

    By Jessica Padykula on Apr 16, 2011
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    Following the devastating earthquake in Japan last month, which caused explosions at the Fukushima nuclear plant, we’ve been hearing...
  19. Exercise & Fitness

    The best exercises for disease prevention

    By Kendra Y. Mims on Apr 7, 2011
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    Not feeling inspired lately to hit the gym to work on your six-pack? Let disease prevention be your primary motivation. According to...
  20. Conditions

    Cancer prevention: It’s never too late

    By Jessica Padykula on Mar 23, 2011
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    Cancer is a scary word. No one wants to think about the possibility because it feels like something we have no control over. But the...
  21. Cancer Awareness

    Symptoms of cancer: 6 Signs you should go to the doctor

    By Kristin Chessman on Jan 28, 2011
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    Although there’s no sure way to prevent cancer, you can help reduce your risk by adopting healthy habits and performing regular...