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CANCER CARE
What Is Endometrial Cancer?
Endometrial cancer occurs when cells in the inner lining of the uterus (or endometrium), which is shed during menstruation, grow out of control.
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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.
What Is Radiation Therapy?
To kill cancer cells, your doctors may recommend exposing them to radiation therapy, usually via x-rays. These intense beams of energy damage their DNA.
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. Here’s what you should know about the major cancer screening guidelines.
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.
What Is Chemotherapy?
Unlike surgery and radiation, which work directly on a tumor, chemotherapy can kill cancer cells that have spread far away, but it can affect other parts of your body.
Lower Cancer Survival and Fewer Treatment Options in Rural America
Rural Americans are falling behind when it comes to cancer diagnosis and care, and the disparities continue to grow. Here's what you can do.
Types of Brain Tumors
There are more than 120 types of brain tumors, including primary and secondary (or metastatic) brain tumors. Here’s what you should know.
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.
Alcohol Increases Your Risk of Cancer
If you’re concerned about cancer, one step you can take is giving up alcohol. Even drinking a little bit puts you at greater risk. Here's what you should know.