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Breast Cancer Prevention Drugs: What Women Should Know About Chemoprevention Agents
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Q&A About Ovarian Cysts
Updated May 25, 2023 If you’re a woman with ovaries, chances are you’ve had an ovarian cyst at some point in your life—they’re very common. It’s possible that you never even knew it. Most of the time they’re harmless, don’t cause symptoms, and go away on...
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Flu Shots for Cancer Patients: Seven Fast Facts
Updated December 8, 2021 Everyday tasks can fall to the wayside when a family is dealing with cancer. But there is one must-do that needs to stay on everyone’s radar: flu shots. Here are seven things to keep in mind. 1. Most people who’ve had cancer s...
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Healthy Habits to Reduce Your Cancer Risk
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