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3 Steps Women Can Take Now to Reduce Cancer Risk

Published on: May 9, 2025

Lifestyle factors can affect cancer risk. Learn more about lowering your cancer risk by getting more physical activity and avoiding tobacco and alcohol.

Cancer Updates Prevention Risk Factors
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How to Be Healthier with Intuitive Eating

Published on: April 30, 2025

Intuitive eating includes listening to your body’s signals around hunger and fullness. Learn more about how it can help you eat healthier.

Cancer Updates Diet Nutrition
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Measles and Cancer: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Published on: April 24, 2025

If you have a weakened immune system from cancer or cancer treatment, measles is particularly risky. Find out how to protect yourself from this highly contagious virus.

Cancer Updates Prevention Risk Factors
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5 Small Diet Changes That Can Have a Big Impact

Published on: April 11, 2025

Sticking with small changes to your diet can improve your overall health and help reduce your cancer risk. Get healthy eating tips here.

Cancer Updates Diet Nutrition Prevention Risk Factors
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Explaining Pancreatic Tumors: An Expert Q&A

Published on: March 31, 2025

A medical oncologist at Yale Medicine explains the differences between pancreatic cancer and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNET). Learn more here.

Cancer Updates Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET)
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What to Know If Polyps Were Found During Your Colonoscopy

Published on: March 27, 2025

If polyps were found during your colonoscopy, learn more about your colorectal cancer risk, follow-up care, and reasons to discuss the results with your family.

Cancer Updates Colon and Rectal Cancer Prevention Risk Factors
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How to Prep for a Colonoscopy: Diet Tips, When to Start, and More

Published on: March 17, 2025

As you get ready for a colonoscopy, you may need to change your diet and stop taking medications. Learn more here.

Cancer Updates Colon and Rectal Cancer Prevention
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3 of the Best Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

Published on: March 11, 2025

Adding quick exercise sessions to your day can help you maintain your health and even reduce your risk of some diseases. Find out more about physical activity you can do anytime.

Cancer Updates Exercise Physical Activity Prevention

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