Cancer Prevention

The HPV Vaccine: What You Need to Know Now
Cancer Prevention

The HPV Vaccine: What You Need to Know Now

Shobha Krishnan, MD | March 17, 2020

Gardasil is preventing HPV infection and lowering rates of cervical cancer...but the vaccine is still controversial. A top HPV expert explains...

Pancreatic Cancer: You Can Spot This Killer Before It’s Too Late
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Pancreatic Cancer: You Can Spot This Killer Before It’s Too Late

June 17, 2019

Pancreatic cancer is often lethal because it is rarely detected in early stages. Now, life-saving screening can monitor your risk. Read on…

The HPV Test: Why It’s Better Than the Pap for Cervical Cancer Screening
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The HPV Test: Why It’s Better Than the Pap for Cervical Cancer Screening

Diane Harper, MD, MPH, MS | February 19, 2019

Still expecting a Pap test at your ob/gyn visits? Here’s why the new first-line test is better.

Why You’re Not Following Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines
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Why You’re Not Following Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines

Douglas A. Corley, MD, PhD | January 3, 2019

You know getting screened for colon cancer could save your life, but the test is such a hassle. Get over it!

Can Organic Food Prevent Cancer?
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Can Organic Food Prevent Cancer?

December 19, 2018

Does consuming fewer pesticides truly matter? Now a French study connects the dots to fewer cases of cancer.

When You Eat Dinner Affects Your Cancer Risk
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When You Eat Dinner Affects Your Cancer Risk

Manolis Kogevinas, MD, PhD | December 10, 2018

Has a hectic schedule pushed your dinnertime later and later into the evening? You could be increasing your cancer risk.

HPV: The Killer That We Don’t Talk Enough About
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HPV: The Killer That We Don’t Talk Enough About

Diane Harper, MD, MPH, MS | November 15, 2018

The link between HPV and cervical cancer is well known, but it’s just the beginning of potential cancers that could develop.

A Surprising and Dangerous Risk from Colonoscopy
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A Surprising and Dangerous Risk from Colonoscopy

Susan Hutfless, PhD | October 1, 2018

Although a colonoscopy is worth it to screen for colon cancer, there’s an unexpected risk you ought to know about.

Why Your Screening Mammograms Should Be in 3-D
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Why Your Screening Mammograms Should Be in 3-D

Susan Harvey, MD | September 2, 2018

3-D mammograms give fewer false readings and find more cancers. That means less anxiety for you.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Colonoscopy
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Colonoscopy

June 27, 2018

No one looks forward to a colonoscopy. But it’s one of the few screening tests that can really save your…

Tasty Chili Recipes That Help Fight Cancer
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Tasty Chili Recipes That Help Fight Cancer

Alice Bender, MS, RDN | January 17, 2018

These warming winter chilis contain a few surprising ingredients...& are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and fiber you need to protect against cancer.

What You Don’t Know About Testicular Cancer Can Hurt You
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What You Don’t Know About Testicular Cancer Can Hurt You

Ajay Nangia, MD | November 9, 2017

Many men know little about testicular cancer…and often what they believe is wrong. Here, the facts that can save the life of someone you love.

Very Hot Drinks Linked to Cancer
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Very Hot Drinks Linked to Cancer

Robert H. Schiestl, PhD | August 4, 2016

The International Agency for Research on Cancer recently warned that consuming very hot beverages could increase esophageal cancer risk. It…

The Cancer-Carb Connection
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The Cancer-Carb Connection

Barry Boyd, MD, MS | July 12, 2016

More bad news for carb lovers: The same refined, low-fiber foods that contribute to obesity, diabetes and other serious conditions…

You Can Use Exercise to Fight Cancer
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You Can Use Exercise to Fight Cancer

February 24, 2016

The big news in cancer treatment these days is a new kind of high-tech immunotherapy that unleashes the body’s own…