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February 19, 2019

Six Ways to Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer

Help lower your risk for getting colorectal cancer with our 6 tips for lifestyle changes you can start making right now.

Colon and Rectal Cancer, Living Well, Risk Factors
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February 14, 2019

Gap in Cancer Death Rates Between Blacks and Whites Narrows

Cancer death rates have historically been higher for African Americans than for whites, but that gap has been narrowing over the past few decades.

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February 11, 2019

Colon and Endometrial Cancer Survivor Speaks Out About Lynch Syndrome

Jill Chang says she always knew she might get cancer some day. It seemed to run in the family. But she never dreamed she’d be diagnosed with cancer at age 30.

Cancer in the Family, Cancer in Young Adults, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Genetics, Ohio, Stories of Hope, Survivorship
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February 8, 2019

2 Studies Highlight ‘Tradeoffs’ of E-Cigarettes

Could e-cigarettes help smokers of regular, combustible cigarettes quit? Or are they getting a new generation hooked on nicotine? Two new studies provide some answers, but also raise some questions.

Cancer Updates, Smoking Tobacco
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February 4, 2019

Is Chocolate Good for You?

We wish the answer were simply yes! But it’s actually a bit more complicated than that. Learn what the science tells us about chocolate and its possible health benefits.

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February 1, 2019

Skate Your Way to Family Fun

Grab the kids and start some new, active traditions this winter. Ice skating and roller skating provide aerobic exercise that strengthens muscles, improves balance, and more.

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January 30, 2019

The Truth About Alternative Medical Treatments

Some non-standard therapies can help some people feel better during treatment for cancer or other serious illnesses. But others are money wasters or downright dangerous. Find out what to look for.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Living Well, Myths Rumors, Treatment
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January 28, 2019

Cancer Survivors Face Significant Financial Problems

Cancer survivors are more likely than people with no cancer history to have money-related problems due to medical bills according to a study published in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

ACS Research, Anxiety and Distress, Cancer in Young Adults, Cancer Updates, Finances, Insurance, Paying for Care
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