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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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Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby

Heart Disease May Be Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer

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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

Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby

Risk of Death From Certain Breast Cancers May Rise With Age

Was It Right for Karen Handel to Resign from Susan G. Komen?

Breast Cancer Drug May Weaken Bones, Study Finds

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

Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study

Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study

Too Few Americans Getting Screened for Common Cancers: CDC

More Evidence for Oxaliplatin as Colon Cancer Chemotherapy

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

Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study

Test Might Predict Risk of Lung Cancer's Return

At More U.S. Workplaces, Smokers Need Not Apply

Tests Might Someday Help Spot Early Lung Cancer

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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

First Drug Ok'd to Combat Spreading Basal Cell Skin Cancer

Erivedge Approved to Treat Basal Cell Carinoma

Only 1 in 4 Young Teens Uses Sunscreen Regularly, Study Finds

Tanning Salon Tax No Deterrent: Study

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