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July 24, 2019
Breast implant-associated cancer is rare, but education is keyWith fears growing about a rare type of cancer that has been largely linked to certain breast implants, doctors hope expanded recommendations around the diagnosis and treatment of the disease will increase awareness, and ease concerns.
July 10, 2019
What is the relationship between stress and cancer?Research has long supported a connection between inflammation and cancer. But what scientists are now learning is the implication inflammation may have on the relationship between psychological stress and cancer.
June 19, 2019
Geriatric oncology: Aging population raises concerns about surge in demand for cancer careResearchers fear the coming of what’s been dubbed a “silver oncologic tsunami” in the United States, worrying the medical community is not prepared to meet the needs of a rapidly aging population of cancer patients. Read more.
May 29, 2019
Lighting up cancer cells to improve surgical accuracyTo help improve surgical accuracy, researchers are testing dyes that make cancer cells light up so surgeons can find them more easily, while also allowing them to spare healthy tissue.
May 22, 2019
Keeping belly bacteria balanced is key, but a challenge for cancer patientsLearn about the important role gut bacteria play in our overall health and in certain diseases, including cancer.
April 24, 2019
Are certain cancers becoming more common?Some types of cancer are increasing in prevalence, and experts are working to understand what is causing the uptick and how to treat patients.
April 10, 2019
New techniques aiding in the fight against lung cancerThanks in large part to improvements in diagnostics and treatments, thousands of people are surviving lung cancer. The key is to catch it early, when the survival rate is much higher. Still, most cases are not diagnosed until advanced stages, which makes awareness initiatives around early detection efforts all the more important.
February 27, 2019
Studies conclude open surgery a better option for early cervical cancer than less invasive proceduresLearn why minimally invasive surgeries may not be a good option for patients with early-stage cervical cancer.
February 13, 2019
Liver cancer: Why do more people have it, and what's helping fight the upward trend?Liver cancer incidence is on the rise. But lifestyle changes and new treatment options may help lower the risk.
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