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CANCER CARE
Types of Leukemia
Leukemia is not one disease. Although it is a form of cancer affecting blood cells, there are several types of leukemia and they can be either acute or chronic.
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CANCER CARE
What Is Liver Cancer?
Liver cancer is a frightening diagnosis. But it is also a top area for research, and new treatments are extending life. Here’s what you should know.
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CANCER CARE
Can Cancer Be Tracked and Treated in Real Time?
New technology tracks tumor changes in real time, delivers precise radiation treatment, protects healthy tissue, reduces side effects, and boosts cure rate.
Cancer Is Now the #1 Killer
For middle-aged people in wealthy nations, cancer is now the number one killer. In fact, they are more than twice as likely to die of cancer than heart disease.
Palliative Care Can Help Quality of Life
Pain relieving palliative care improves seriously ill patients’ quality of life. It may also help them continue treatment to modify or even cure their illness.
Cancer Screening Guidelines
Early detection improves your chances of beating cancer.
Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Most people don’t get potentially life-saving lung cancer tests, but if you smoke you may be eligible for a free screening. Here’s what you should know.
Sharp Calorie-Cutting May Boost Your Immune System
There is more evidence that lowering your calorie intake can improve your immune system and help fight cancer. Here’s what you should know.
5 Things You May Not Know About Kidney Cancer
Early kidney cancer can be difficult to spot. That’s why it’s important to understand kidney cancer risk factors and any possible symptoms of the disease.
How to Reduce Colon Cancer Risk Factors
Lots of common sense advice adds up to less risk, especially not smoking.
Genetic Screening for Breast and Ovarian Cancer
A family or personal history of reproductive cancer can indicate it’s important — and potentially life-saving — to be proactive about genetic testing.
Does Working Night Shifts Increase Cancer Risk?
Working the night shift instead of in the daytime may raise cancer risk. “Biological clocks” in the body could explain why and help scientists find a solution.
What Is Pancreatic Cancer?
Pancreatic cancer starts in your pancreas, an organ that sits behind your stomach, and can spread within your abdomen and beyond. Here’s what you should know.