More Americans are surviving cancer — even deadliest ones
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Cancer statistics have reached new heights — in good and not-so-good ways. The American Cancer Society (ACS) released its annual report on cancer trends this week, showing for the first time that more people are surviving cancer than ever before.
Cancer diagnoses are both more common and more survivable than ever. The question is whether you can afford life-saving treatment.
Of all the types of breast cancer, triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive and lacks specific therapies. TNBC also is more likely
Persistent itching can sometimes signal serious illness, including cancer. Oncologist Dr Amit Garg highlights four cancers—Hodgkin lymphoma, polycythemia vera, gallbladder cancer, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma—where chronic itching may appear,
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12 silent signs of skin cancer you’re probably ignoring
Subtle signs of skin cancer you shouldn't ignore When the weather gets warmer and daylight hours longer, people are more likely to spend time outdoors in the sun. This also means there’s an increased risk for skin cancer.
Researchers hope to improve survival rates through early detection with a blood test that can detect over 50 types of cancer.
Studies have shown that Dry January can lead to people experiencing improved sleep quality, better concentration, lower glucose levels, weight loss and reduced liver fat. But opting to abstain from alcohol in the long run can actually reduce your risk of developing certain cancers, as well.
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common type of pancreatic cancer and begins in the cells lining the pancreatic duct. Accounting for more than 90% of all pancreatic cancers, PDAC is extremely difficult to treat and has a very high mortality rate.
There are several different types of radiation therapy. The type that may be recommended for you depends on a variety of factors, such as your cancer, its stage, and your treatment goals. Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment. It uses high doses ...