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Coping with a Chronic or Terminal Illness
Nearly 50 percent of adults in the U.S. have at least one chronic health condition, while terminal conditions like heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s are the leading cause of death in the U.S.,according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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American Cancer Society Issues New Guidelines for Breast Cancer Survivors
About 12 percent of women will develop invasive cancer in their lifetime, and thanks to advancements in treatment, many of them will survive
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What You Should Know About the New Dietary Guidelines
If you want to live a long, healthy life, say goodbye to added sugars and excess salt in your diet and hello to more seafood, whole grains and vegetables.
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Study Involving Twins Highlights Genetics’ Role in Cancer Risk
It’s common knowledge that family genetics play a role in the development of cancer, but a new study indicates that there’s an increased risk of cancer in family members who share an identical genetic makeup: twins.
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Federal Group Issues New Mammogram Guidelines — But Not Everyone Agrees
About 12 percent of American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Early detection is critical when it comes to treating breast cancer, and women often have been advised to get regular mammograms for this very reason.
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Even Internationally, Holidays Bring Weight Gain
The holidays are right around the corner, which means many Americans will overindulge on desserts, foods filled with saturated fat and alcoholic beverages that contain way too much sugar.
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Careful Monitoring, Radiation or Surgery — What’s Better for Men with Prostate Cancer?
Doctors will diagnose more than 180,000 new cases of prostate cancer this year, but for many patients deciding what treatment approach to take — and what side effects they can endure — is often the most difficult choice.
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Finding a Role for Hope in Your Cancer Treatment
A cancer diagnosis will quickly be followed by a care plan designed to give you the best outcome possible. This could include a range of treatments, including surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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How to Prepare for a Physician Visit
Did you know that the average American visits a doctor four times a year? That may seem like a lot, but that number is far below other countries (In Japan, it’s 13 times a year).
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5 Common Misconceptions About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer comprises almost 50 percent of all cancer cases in the U.S. This year, more than 76,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. More than 3.5 million people will be diagnosed with basal and squamous cell skin cancers, which are more slow-growing.
