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August 29, 2019

Healthy Habits to Reduce Your Cancer Risk

Research has shown that more than half of all cancer deaths could be prevented. Over the last 50 years, research has led us to several different “modifiable” risk factors for cancer, meaning there are steps every one of us can take to decrease our risk for ...

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June 25, 2019

5 Summer Safety Tips for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Summer can pose unique health challenges for those dealing with cancer. Whether you’re a long-term survivor or are still undergoing treatment, here’s how to stay healthy and safe while enjoying the season.1. Fend off food poisoning. Cancer therapies can mak...

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June 5, 2019

Heartburn and Cancer: Understand the Potential Risk

Updated: February 3, 2020 No one likes having heartburn—that burning feeling in the throat and chest. If heartburn is only an occasional nuisance, it’s usually nothing to worry about. But frequent bouts of heartburn could signal a condition called GERD, ...

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Heartburn and Cancer: Understand the Potential Risk

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April 15, 2019

Your Questions about the Keto Diet Answered

Google “keto diet” and page after page will pop up about this popular diet. Many people are using it to lose weight. But is it a healthy choice for people with cancer? Learn what Karen Vincek, RD, LDN, a registered dietician at Fox Chase Cancer Center, has ...

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October 3, 2018

8 Ways to Reduce Your Risk for Cancer

When it comes to keeping cancer at bay, there’s both good news and bad.The bad news is that there’s no foolproof way to prevent it. As for the good? Everyone can take steps to significantly lower their risk. “Cancer can be genetic or sporadic,” said Sanjay ...

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July 12, 2018

How to Get All the Fruits and Vegetables You Need During Cancer Care

It’s no secret that a diet filled with plenty of nutrient-packed produce is important for good health. But you may not know this: “Eating lots of fruits and veggies is especially important when you’re fighting cancer,” said Tara Mauro, RD, CSO, a registered...

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