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April 17, 2019

How To Decrease Your Risk for 5 Common Cancers

Updated: February 18, 2020 There’s no guaranteed way to prevent cancer. But there are things you can do to help reduce your risk. Especially when it comes to five common cancer types - breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and melanoma. Best of all, get...

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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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April 10, 2019

Important Things to Know About Oral, Head and Neck Cancer

Cancer occurs when the cells in the body begin to grow out of control. In the case of oral, head and neck cancer these malignant tumors develop in or around the throat, larynx (voice box), nose, sinuses and mouth. Cancers of the head and neck account for 4 ...

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April 9, 2019

Still Smoking? Get the Help You Need to Quit

Everyone knows that ditching tobacco is good for your health. Quitting smoking offers immediate health benefits and is a good idea no matter when you started or how long you have smoked. The benefits of quitting smoking Stopping smoking offers the mos...

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Still Smoking? Get the Help You Need to Quit

March 27, 2019

Intimacy After Breast Cancer

Being comfortable with your body and enjoying intimacy can be a challenge after breast cancer. It’s different for every woman, but some issues, both physical and emotional, are common. Fortunately, there are aids and strategies that can make adjusting to yo...

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Intimacy After Breast Cancer

March 27, 2019

How to Choose a Breast Cancer Surgeon

When you find out you have to undergo surgery for breast cancer, you want to do everything you can to get the best possible care. That begins with choosing a breast cancer surgeon you feel good about. Dedicate some time to finding the right doctor, even ...

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