Every October we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month, a chance to celebrate survivors, mourn loved ones, encourage those who are still fighting and raise overall awareness of the disease. While it is well known that
Although “Movember” may sound a bit funny, the reasoning behind the event is no laughing matter. Movember is an annual event celebrated during the month of November in which men are encouraged to grow out
The term “robotic surgery” can be frightening. There are so many questions surrounding the emerging technology and its efficacy and safety. However, robotic surgery is paving the way for less invasive options when it comes
It’s no secret that soda is not the healthiest option to quench our thirst, but many turn to diet soda thinking it is healthier than its original counterpart. Unfortunately, besides there being no research that
The official first day of summer falls in June, which for many people means a lot of time outdoors. Although getting out during the warm weather provides its own health benefits, heading outdoors without the
The road to creating life-extending and life-saving cancer treatments has included milestone achievements over the years. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and hormone therapies have served as the foundation in the fight against cancer. But as treatments
It may be socially taboo to discuss our colons, rectums and anything having to do with poop, but there’s nothing embarrassing about being open and honest about colorectal cancer. Cancer is dangerous, no matter where
Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect American men. The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 165,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in 2018. At this
About one man in seven will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society says—a statistic that means the odds are good you or someone you know will have or has had prostate cancer.
Lung and bronchus cancer is the second most common non-skin cancer among American men and women, after prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women. It is also the leading cause of cancer-related death
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