Reduce your odds of a cancer diagnosis
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A recent large study is strongly suggesting that one-quarter to one-third of all cancer cases including up to half of all cancer deaths could be prevented if we all practiced 4 lifestyle changes:
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New blood test could detect breast cancer recurrence
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Researchers from London say they have found a new blood test that can detect breast cancer DNA months before it would show up on medical scans. The blood test is not yet available because it is still in the early stages of research. However, the research looks quite promising.
Read MoreSigns of Cancer You Shouldn't Ignore
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When the War on Cancer was declared in the early 1970s, the average five-year relative survival rate for all cancers was only 50 percent. Due to advances in research over these last decades, mostly funded by the National Institute of Health and National Cancer Institute, we've seen an increase in the five-year survival rate now being 68%. However, there are a number of cancers that still fall below 50 percent survival. These cancers are considered the "deadliest," cancers. Sometimes symptoms that we ignore can overlap with potential signs of cancer.
Read MoreFormer President Jimmy Carter Announces Melanoma Diagnosis
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Former President Jimmy Carter (90 years old) announced he has been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer is widespread, but not yet clear what kind of cancer he has. It was discovered after a procedure on his liver earlier this month. Carter announced on Aug. 3 that he had surgery to remove a small mass from his liver. "Recent liver surgery revealed that I have cancer that now is in other parts of my body," Carter said in the statement released by the Carter Center. "I will be rearranging my schedule as necessary so I can undergo treatment by physicians at Emory Healthcare."
Read MoreJimmy Carter Has Cancer
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Former President Jimmy Carter has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. Jimmy Carter is 90 years old. It appears that his cancer is metastatic, meaning that is has spread throughout the body. However, we do not yet know what kind of cancer he has. The cancer was identified by doctors earlier this month during a surgical procedure to remove a small mass that was found on his liver. He will be treated at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia.
Read MoreNew Lock-And-Key Technology Promises Rapid Cancer Testing for Developing World
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Diagnosis of cancer is one of the biggest challenges in modern medicine. Early detection saves lives and increases chance of survival. Diagnosis in developing countries even more difficult as basic lab infrastructure may be unavailable. On average, 70% of people in developing countries do not get diagnosed until a late stage, when treatment is no longer effective. This statistic drives the need for simple and accurate diagnostic technology. Research in early cancer diagnosis has focused on biomarkers.
Read MoreCan your tattoos cause a mistaken cancer diagnosis?
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In our culture, tattoos have become quite the norm. Whether small and discrete, or full sleeves that are hard not to notice, tattoos have become a common form of self-expression. But what if your tattoos give you a false positive diagnosis for metastatic cancer? For one California woman, this nightmare became a reality in 2012 during a PET scan that was meant to stage the severity of her cervical cancer diagnosis.
Read MoreWhat is gallbladder cancer?
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Gallbladder cancer starts in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is an organ that lies beneath the liver, on the right upper abdomen. The gallbladder is responsible for storing bile, which is produced by the liver to help digest fat. Gallbladder cancer is pretty uncommon.
Read MoreTumor Grades and Understanding Your Pathology Report
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Many patients who have been diagnosed with cancer and presented with their options, rarely understand how to read and interpret their pathology report. Of course, it's important to have a specialist that explains all the components but it's also critical that you know how to read that report as well.
Read MoreMay is Skin Cancer Awareness
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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Melanoma is a specific type and one of the deadliest cancers. Here's what you need to know.
Read MorePossible New Test May Predict Cancer up to 13 Years Before it Develops
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Harvard and Northwestern University have discovered a potentially powerful predictive test for cancer. We explore.
Read MoreThe Deadliest Cancers
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We've been fighting the war on cancer for more than 45 years in the U.S. Of course, cancer of all types can be aggressive but there are a few specific types both men and women should be aware of.
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