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Anna Wassman

From Ballerina to Breast Cancer Survivor: Anna’s Journey of Resilience and Advocacy

Published on: August 28, 2025

Former professional ballerina Anna Wassman-Cox was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, a common type of breast cancer. She survived and went on to start the Onco-Ballet Foundation.

Breast Cancer Cancer in Young Adults Stories of Hope Young Adult
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What to Look for When Choosing Sunscreen

Published on: August 27, 2025

Look for sunscreen with a broad-spectrum formula and a sun-protection factor of 30 or higher. Learn more about finding the sunscreen that’s right for you.

Prevention Risk Factors Skin Cancer
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How Music Therapy Can Help People With Cancer

Published on: August 22, 2025

Music therapy can help people with cancer cope with stress and other emotions through music-based techniques. Learn more about how music therapy works.

Cancer Updates Coping
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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
Dee Dee Sencindiver

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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