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Gaining a Pound a Year After Age 20 Nearly Doubles Women's Breast Cancer Risk
Gaining a pound or two a year after age 20 is the norm for most Americans, which explains why two-thirds of us are overweight by the time we hit our 50s. Not only does that put us at increased risk of heart disease and diabetes, but it can also increase a woman's chances of developing postmenopausal breast cancer.
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Cancer Information
- Breast Cancer Information
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Breast Cancer
Each year, many women in the United States are found to have invasive breast cancer. Changes that should be promptly evaluated are the appearance of a lump in the breast or underarm, flakiness around the nipple, or a reddening of the skin. more »
Breast Cancer News
American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress
- Colon Cancer Information
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Colon Cancer
Also called colon or rectal cancer, this cancer usually begins as a small, mushroom-shaped growth on the lining of the large intestine. Symptoms include blood in the stool, cramping, a long period of constipation, and a frequent feeling of bloating or fullness. more »
Colon Cancer News
New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon
Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later
- Lung Cancer Information
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Lung Cancer
The No. 1 thing you can do to keep from getting lung cancer is to avoid tobacco smoke. In the early stages, when it is most successfully treated, lung cancer often has no symptoms. In the later stages, symptoms include a persistent cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest pain. more »
Lung Cancer News
American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress
Study Supports Using Low-Dose CT Scans to Spot Early Lung Cancer
- Skin Cancer Information
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Skin Cancer
Malignant melanoma is less common than basal or squamous cell skin cancers, but it is more dangerous than either and can be deadly. Nearly all skin cancer can be treated if it is detected and diagnosed early. more »
Skin Cancer News
Revised Sunscreen Labels Should Help Consumers Make Wiser Choices
New Drug May Help Immune System Fight Cancer
Some Types of Skin Cancer Linked to Lower Chances of Alzheimer's
