Preventive Cancer Screenings: Breast, Ovarian and Prostate Cancer

Preventive Cancer Screenings: Breast, Ovarian and Prostate Cancer

In light of the big news this week around Angelina Jolie removing her ovaries to prevent her risk of ovarian cancer, we're evaluating cancer prevention methods. Cancer screening is a huge debate in America. Guidelines change frequently, debates among experts and doctors and other factors play a role. Here we evaluate the facts around ovarian, breast and current prostate cancer screening guidelines and what you need to know. 

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Artificial Sweeteners May Fight Cancer

Artificial Sweeteners May Fight Cancer

For the last few years, we've seen artificial sweeteners get a bad rep because of preservatives, fillers and other factors. However, a new study is showing artificial sweeteners like Splenda may help fight aggressive cancers. Here's what you need to know.  

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7 Signs + Symptoms of Colon Cancer

7 Signs + Symptoms of Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women. In 2014 alone, almost 137,000 people were diagnosed with 50,000 dying. As with all cancers, early detection and treatment can save a life. It's important to understand the signs and symptoms of the disease. 

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Bladder Cancer Basics: What You Should Know

Bladder Cancer Basics: What You Should Know

Try as you might, you cannot ignore the symptoms of an irritated bladder. The frequent urge to go, burning while urinating, pain while urinating, pelvic pain, back pain, and especially blood in the urine can all be signs that something’s not right. 

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Report: U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop

Report: U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop

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.

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A New Year's Resolution That Could Actually Save Your Life

A New Year's Resolution That Could Actually Save Your Life

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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