March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
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Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or the rectum. The colon is also known as the large intestine and the rectum sits at the bottom of the colon, connecting the colon and the anus.
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New pancreatic cancer therapy labeled 'breakthrough' by FDA
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Researchers have developed a breakthrough therapy in the treatment of one of the world’s deadliest cancers: pancreatic cancer.
Read MoreSkin Cancer Awareness Month: How to detect and prevent this deadly disease
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Skin cancer affects people of all ages and races, and it most often develops on the areas of a person’s skin most exposed to the sun.
Read MoreReport: U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop
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An estimated 12 million people in the United States have cancer, but a new report by the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that we are continuing to make strides in the fight against the devastating disease.
The ACS is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer, providing support and spreading awareness. Every year, the organization publishes a comprehensive report outlining the status of cancer in the U.S., pooling data from several nationally maintained registries.
Read MoreA New Year's Resolution That Could Actually Save Your Life
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In the U.S., over 40 million adults are currently smoking – with 75 percent of those smoking a pack a day.
Smoking is a serious chronic condition, which increases the risk of cancer (lung, stomach, bladder esophageal, mouth, colon, and pancreatic), as well as a plethora of other health concerns like heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and lung disease – just to name a few.
It is estimated that cigarette smoking is responsible for over 443,000 premature deaths annually and $193 billion in heath care costs each year, in this country alone.
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