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Understanding Your Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: 5 Things to Know

Published on: August 15, 2025

Knowing how prostate cancer is described can help you make sense of your diagnosis. Learn about stage, grade, Gleason score and other terms.

Cancer Updates Prostate Cancer
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A Survivor’s Journey: Finding Purpose Through Relay For Life®

Published on: August 12, 2025

Dee Dee Sencindiver was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. She initially kept it private but, after becoming cancer-free, she felt a strong urge to help others facing similar struggles. This led her to the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life.

Our Impact Pancreatic Cancer Relay For Life
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5 Ways Caregivers Can Help Loved Ones with Appetite Loss

Published on: August 8, 2025

Cancer and cancer treatment can affect the appetite. Get tips, such as making smaller meals, to help your loved one deal with appetite loss.

Cancer Updates Diet Nutrition Side Effects
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Can Eating Dairy Affect Your Cancer Risk?

Published on: July 31, 2025

Studies about dairy consumption and cancer risk have mixed results. Learn more about the research and get tips for including dairy in a healthy diet.

Cancer Updates Prevention Risk Factors
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Diet and Exercise for Colon Cancer Survivors: What the Latest Science Says

Published on: July 24, 2025

New research focused on how regular exercise and anti-inflammatory diets can help people with colon cancer. Learn more about what these studies showed.

Cancer Updates Colon and Rectal Cancer
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4 Causes of Hearing Problems for Cancer Survivors

Published on: July 16, 2025

Some cancer treatments can cause hearing loss. Learn more about auditory effects and balance issues and what to do if you experience them.

Cancer Updates Side Effects Treatment
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Turning Pain into Purpose After a Cervical Cancer Diagnosis

Published on: July 15, 2025

Avi Grant—a newlywed and rising professional—was diagnosed with stage III cervical cancer just as she was planning to grow her family. As a cancer survivor and Relay For Life participant, Avi is a voice for the unheard, a mentor to the newly diagnosed, and a passionate advocate for change.

Cancer in Young Adults Cervical Cancer Relay For Life Stories of Hope Young Adult
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Does Having Arthritis Increase Cancer Risk?

Published on: July 10, 2025

Certain arthritis types have been linked to increased cancer risk. Find out more and learn ways to help reduce your cancer risk if you have arthritis.

Cancer Updates Prevention Risk Factors

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