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November 3, 2022
Can lung cancer be misdiagnosed?Lung cancer may often misdiagnosed as other conditions is because it shares many common symptoms with those conditions, including coughing, fatigue and shortness of breath.
November 1, 2022
What to expect from a low-dose CT scan to screen for lung cancerIt’s important for those at high risk of lung cancer to get annual screenings with a low-dose CT scan, which has been shown to help detect lung cancer early, when more treatment options are available.
October 26, 2022
Natural vs. refined sugars: What's the difference?No evidence has been found that sugar causes or even helps cancer grow, but it may contribute to an unhealthy lifestyle that increases cancer risk.
October 19, 2022
What’s the difference? Male breast cancer and female breast cancerDespite outward appearances, the structure of men’s and women’s breasts are very similar. The statistical differences between male and female breast cancer, however, are far more dramatic.
October 12, 2022
What to expect when getting screened for breast cancerBreast cancer screening tests are routine exams recommended for women based on a variety of factors, including family history and age, and performed on a regular basis and in the absence of sign or symptoms.
October 5, 2022
8 visible signs that may indicate breast cancerIt’s a good idea to report any suspicious lumps or breast changes to your physician right away, because some may be signs of breast cancer. Doing so may help catch cancer in its earlier stages, when it’s easier to treat.
September 29, 2022
Six things we can learn from Katie Couric’s breast cancer diagnosisJournalist and former Today host Katie Couric has gone public with her breast cancer diagnosis, in part to encourage people to get screened.
September 28, 2022
Does pre-cancer mean I’m going to get cancer?While pre-cancerous conditions that go unchecked may eventually turn to cancer, that’s not always the case. Learn what pre-cancer means and how it affects you.
September 28, 2022
The complexities behind breast cancer’s racial disparities, and how to address themAdvancements in screening, diagnosing and treating breast cancer has not changed the fact that the disease does not affect all racial and ethnic groups equally.
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