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October 20, 2020

Five Important Things to Know About Testicular Cancer

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October 9, 2020

Making the Most of Telehealth Visits

Technology is bringing us closer, especially now that the COVID-19 pandemic is keeping us apart. One example is telehealth visits, which allow patients to remotely connect with their care team and receive world-class care from the comfort of their home. ...

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Understanding Lynch Syndrome and the Risk of Cancer

Lynch syndrome is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, particularly cancers of the colon and uterus. Around 1 in 279 people may carry a mutation in one of the genes associated with Lynch syndrome. Knowing if you or a loved ...

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September 18, 2020

Prostate Cancer: Common Questions, Answered

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in American men, affecting 10 percent of all men during their lifetime. And yet, many screening and treatment questions don’t always have straightforward answers.Recently, Fox Chase Cancer Center o...

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Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer: A Growing Concern

Colorectal cancer might not be on your radar if you’re in your 30s or 40s—but it should be. One in 10 new cases are diagnosed in individuals under age 50, and rates of young-onset colorectal cancer are on the rise.“Even though the number is still low, we’ve...

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September 1, 2020

Why Second Opinions Matter for Sarcoma

Updated July 15, 2021Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer - with less than 20,000 new diagnoses occurring each year. Because it is so rare, not all doctors are familiar with how to treat these tumors effectively, which makes it especially important to seek a se...

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