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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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Breast Cancer Screenings During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Essential—and Safe
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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How to Self-Check for Signs of Skin Cancer
Colonoscopies: You Have Questions, We Have Answers
Updated: May 18, 2021Getting 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 screened fo...
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Colonoscopies: You Have Questions, We Have Answers
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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Tumor Profiling: A Key to Personalized Cancer Care
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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Why is Breast Cancer Awareness so Important?
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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