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June 29, 2020

Breast Cancer Screenings During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Essential—and Safe

Many women have been faced with the decision of whether to skip or postpone routine mammograms during the current pandemic to avoid potential exposure to the coronavirus. It is important to know that when it comes to breast cancer screenings, staying home m...

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May 7, 2020

How to Self-Check for Signs of Skin Cancer

It's always a good time to evaluate your skin’s health and do a self-check for any concerning areas. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer in the United States. It is estimated that 1 in 5 Am...

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March 4, 2020

Colonoscopies: You Have Questions, We Have Answers

Updated: May 18, 2021 Getting a colonoscopy isn’t on anyone’s fun list, but the test can help you and your doctor assess your colon health and cancer risk. Here’s what you should know about this potentially lifesaving screening test. Who should be scr...

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February 12, 2020

Tumor Profiling: A Key to Personalized Cancer Care

You may already know how targeted cancer therapies differ from traditional cancer treatment options (like chemotherapy or radiation), but what determines if a patient can receive a targeted therapy? Often, it comes down to the results of a tumor profile tes...

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October 3, 2019

Why is Breast Cancer Awareness so Important?

Every October, you likely see a wealth of information about breast cancer. And that is a good thing. Awareness surrounding breast cancer is incredibly important as early detection, often through screening, can catch the disease when it is most treatable. ...

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September 11, 2019

Cysts vs. Tumors: 7 Things You Need to Know

Updated: June 13, 2023 Whenever we have a new lump, bump, or an unusual mass, it can be easy to assume the worst—cancer. But oftentimes the diagnosis is a benign cyst or tumor. The following seven points can help you understand some key facts about cysts...

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