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Understanding Cancer Prognosis
If you have cancer, you may have questions about how serious your cancer is and your chances of survival. The estimate of how the disease will go for you is called prognosis. It can be hard to understand what prognosis means and also hard to…
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Cancer Staging
Stage refers to the extent of your cancer, such as how large the tumor is and if it has spread. Knowing the stage of your cancer helps your doctor A cancer is always referred to by the stage it was given at diagnosis, even if…
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How Cancer Is Diagnosed
If you have a symptom or a screening test result that suggests cancer, your doctor will find out whether it is due to cancer or some other cause. There is no single test that can diagnose cancer. So your doctor may start by asking about…
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Symptoms of Cancer
Cancer can cause many symptoms, but these symptoms are most often caused by illness, injury, benign tumors, or other problems. If you have symptoms that do not get better after a few weeks, see your doctor so that problems can be diagnosed and treated as…
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Common Cancer Myths and Misconceptions
Certain popular ideas about how cancer starts and spreads—though scientifically wrong—can seem to make sense, especially when those ideas are rooted in old theories. But wrong ideas about cancer can lead to needless worry and even hinder good prevention and treatment decisions. This page provides…
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What Is Cancer?
The Definition of Cancer Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can start almost anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Normally, human cells…
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A New Study Shows Greater Reduced Risks of Death for Exercising Women Compared to Men
Whether it’s brisk walking, a spinning class, or strength training – a new analysis of data from over 400,000 U.S. adults supports that women who exercise regularly may lower their risk of premature death significantly more than men who exercise similar amounts. The findings show…
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Cancer Screening: It Saves Lives, But Are We Missing Opportunities?
Regular cancer screening can detect cancer early when it’s often most treatable. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has clear recommendations for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancer screening. Sadly, many eligible adults aren’t getting screened as recommended, meaning we are likely missing opportunities…
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Boosting Cancer Detection: New “Priming Agents” May Revolutionize Liquid Biopsies
Liquid biopsies, which analyze blood samples for traces of cancer DNA (ctDNA), hold immense promise for revolutionizing cancer care. Their minimally invasive nature offers advantages over traditional tumor biopsies, potentially allowing for earlier detection, easier monitoring, and personalized treatment choices. However, the sensitivity of liquid…
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The Uncertain Path of Weight Loss: Challenges and Hope Beyond GLP-1 Medications
The legal status of cryptocurrencies is unclear in the U.S., as federal judges are weighing whether they should be treated as securities or commodities under the law.
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Milk vs Dark Chocolate: A Case for the Sweet Simplicity of Milk
The great candy debate rages on, but there’s one truth we can’t deny: Milk chocolate reigns supreme. The case against dark chocolate is clear. It’s bitter, chalky, pretentious – a sour, joyless charade trying to pass as an indulgent treat. Milk chocolate, on the other…
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Why you can’t sleep: Overthinking before bed spikes cortisol and blood pressure, making it hard to relax
In a recent article, sleep researcher Rebecca Robbins, PhD, shares strategies to quiet the mind and promote sleep when overthinking at bedtime. She explains that ruminating on negative experiences can spike cortisol and blood pressure, making it difficult to relax. To address this, she suggests…
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The Caffeine Controversy: A Deep Dive into Panera’s Charged Lemonade Lawsuits
Panera’s Charged Lemonade: This hyper-caffeinated drink has been implicated in two wrongful-death lawsuits since its introduction in 2022. The company has since added warnings, reduced its caffeine content, and removed the self-serve option.
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Hospitals use AI to help doctors and patients
Why it matters: AI has the potential to transform health care and make it more efficient, personalized, and accessible. However, AI also poses some challenges and risks, such as ethical, legal, and privacy issues, as well as the need for human oversight and validation. The big…